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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may appear during episodes (flare-ups) or may be chronic and continuous. The following are the most common symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently.
Symptoms may include:
- Swollen, stiff, and painful joints, especially in the morning or after a nap (joints in the knees, hands, and feet are most commonly affected)
- High fever and rash, if systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Swollen lymph nodes, if systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Eye inflammation
- Warmth and redness in a joint
- Decreased use of one or more particular joints
- Fatigue
- Decreased appetite, poor weight gain, and slow growth
Symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.