Detailed information on the most common types of pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatic Fever, Scleroderma, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus, Vasculitis, Kawasaki Disease, and Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Detailed information on pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Read more about this condition in children.
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Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. Learn more about this condition in a child, including what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.
Persistent depressive disorder is a type of depression. A child with this disorder has a low, sad, or irritable mood for at least 1 year.
Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It occurs mainly in children between the ages of 5 to 15.
Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are severe, painful cramps that occur with menstruation.
Psoriatic arthritis is a rare form of arthritis or joint inflammation that affects skin and joints. Read on to learn about this condition in children.
A rheumatic disease may not have to interfere with your child's daily activities over a long period of time. You can help your child manage the disease. Read this to learn about ways you can help, such as by helping your child exercise, manage their weight, and learn ways to cope.