What Are the Warning Signs of Juvenile Arthritis?
A common complaint of those who suffer from juvenile arthritis is morning stiffness and/or walking with a limp. Joint inflammation and pain will likely occur, but inflammation of juvenile arthritis has flares and remissions. During flare periods the symptoms are at their worst, while symptoms are not present or minimal during periods of remission. Juvenile arthritis occurs in children under 16 years of age and is one of the more common chronic illnesses affecting the pediatric population. Despite its common incidence, juvenile arthritis is often not diagnosed quickly.
