• Fact Sheets About Juvenile Arthritis
  The causes of juvenile arthritis are unknown. Some genetic markers are more common in certain types of childhood arthritis or in children who develop particular complications from it. Although this genetic makeup may be associated with an increased chance of developing arthritis, these conditions are not regarded as hereditary and rarely affect more than one family member.
  
  
• How Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Eyes
  Although it might not seem possible, a disease that affects the joints can sometimes also affect the eyes. Children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) can develop eye problems, either as a result of the disease itself, or rarely as a side effect of some medications. This brochure will help you learn more about how juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may affect your child's eyes.
  
  
• Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
  Juvenile chronic arthritis (also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body mistakenly attacks some of its own cells and tissues. It is not known why this occurs in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, but some scientists suspect that an environmental factor such as a virus may trigger the condition in genetically susceptible children.
  
  
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Age 2
  A-to-Z Guide Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Age 2 by Ann Lane
  
  
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis General Info
  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than 6 weeks in a child of 16 years of age or less. Inflammation causes redness, swelling, warmth, and soreness in the joints, although many children with JRA do not complain of joint pain. Any joint can be affected and inflammation may limit the mobility of affected joints.
  
  
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis or JRA
  JRA is the most common form of arthritis in children. It may be a mild condition that causes few problems over time, but it can be much more persistent and cause joint and tissue damage in other children. JRA can produce serious complications in more severe cases.
  
  
• What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is defined as causing joint inflammation and stiffness for more than six weeks in children under 16 years of age. It is estimated that between 30,000 and 50,000 children in the United States have JRA, making it the most common rheumatic disorder among this age group.
  
  

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