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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis


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Alternate Names : JRA, Juvenile Chronic Polyarthritis, Still's Disease

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

The goal is to preserve mobility and joint function and support the patient and family through a long chronic illness.

Therapeutic medications include:

nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDS)
corticosteroids
topical ophthalmic corticosteroids
hydroxychloroquine
immune suppressing agents, including methotrexate and new biologic medications like infliximab and etanercept.

Note: Talk to your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDS to children!

Physical therapy and exercise programs may be recommended. Surgical procedures may be indicated, including joint replacement.

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Review Date : 9/11/2003
Reviewed By : Megan E. B. Clowse, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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