Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Other Rheumatologic Diseases in Children

Peer-Reviewed Article

Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term for many different inflammatory and autoimmune conditions in children, affecting joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and skin.

Child dressed up as a doctor examining his stuffed giraffe.

Overview

Child dressed up as a doctor examining his stuffed giraffe.

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Other Rheumatologic Diseases in Children

Symptoms

Child in bed with a thermometer in his mouth.

Symptoms and Causes of Juvenile Rheumatologic Diseases

Treatment

Doctor consultation with a child and parent

Diagnosing and Treating Rheumatologic Conditions in Children