{"product_id":"2940153811703","title":"Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a medical group of related diseases which occur in children before the age of 16 years.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a chronic disorder which results in joint pain and swelling.\u003cbr\u003eThe cause is believed to be the result of an autoimmune illness.\u003cbr\u003eThis suggests that the body cells attacks and destroys healthy joint tissue by mistake.\u003cbr\u003eJRA most often occurs before age 16.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms may begin as early as 6 months old.\u003cbr\u003eThere are three main types of JRA:\u003cbr\u003e1. Pauciarticular JRA affects four or fewer joints, most often the knees, or wrists.\u003cbr\u003eIt also involves the eyes.\u003cbr\u003eIt is the most frequent type of JRA.\u003cbr\u003e2. Polyarticular JRA affects many joints.\u003cbr\u003eThis type of JRA may become rheumatoid arthritis.\u003cbr\u003eIt may affect five or more large and small joints of the legs and arms, as well as the jaw and neck.\u003cbr\u003e3. Systemic (bodywide) JRA affects the joint pain or swelling, rash, and fevers.\u003cbr\u003eIt is the least frequent form.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms of JRA are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Swollen, red, or warm joint\u003cbr\u003e2. Limping or difficulty using a limb\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is confirmed with:\u003cbr\u003e1. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) raised\u003cbr\u003e2. ANA and RA factor positive\u003cbr\u003e3. Full blood count (FBC)\u003cbr\u003e4. HLA antigens for HLA B27 present\u003cbr\u003eAspiration of Joint Fluid may help in the diagnosis and treatment.\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment of JRA is by:\u003cbr\u003eNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen are sufficient to reduce symptoms\u003cbr\u003eCorticosteroids may be given for more severe joint inflammation\u003cbr\u003eNew disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are used such as methotrexate\u003cbr\u003eBiologic drugs, such as such as infliximab, etanercept are even more helpful\u003cbr\u003eChildren with JRA need to stay active.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no cure for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Content\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Rheumatoid Arthritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Reiter Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172076208368,"sku":"2940153811703","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153811703_p0.jpg?v=1764056842","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153811703","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}