Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis in children and adolescents and can cause persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Symptoms-

Blurred vision

Eye pain

Fatigue or irritability

High fever

Joint pain

Joint swelling

Limited motion

Limping

Rash on the trunk

Red Eye

Redness in the affected area

Stiffness

Swollen lymph nodes

Weight loss

Causes-
The exact cause is not clearly understood. It is an autoimmune disorder and occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. Heredity, environmental factors, and infections may play big roles in developing this disease.

Complications

Blindness

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Growth and bone development problem for the child

Uveitis

Specialists to visit
Rheumatologist
Orthopedic Surgeon

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References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.versusarthritis.org
https://www.arthritis.org
https://www.rheumatology.org
https://www.stanfordchildrens.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org