Juvenile Arthritis Can Affect Children as Young as One Year Old
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Juvenile arthritis is a group of inflammatory conditions that can affect children and teenagers, including children as young as one year old. Although arthritis is often associated with older adults, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis affecting children under 16. Early recognition is important because untreated inflammation can affect a child's joints, eyes, growth, and overall quality of life. What Is Juvenile Arthritis? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly causes inflammation in the joints. The condition primarily affects the tissue line in the inside of joints, leading to symptoms such as swelling, pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. According to a recent report on juvenile arthritis in young children , the condition can sometimes begin as early as one year of age. JIA has several subtypes, which are generally classified based on factors such as the number of joints affected and laboratory ...