Signs of juvenile arthritis

Joint pain may be a common complaint among children, but prolonged joint pain acompanied by swelling can be sign of juvenile arthritis.

Symptoms of juvenile arthritis include:

      Joint pain that is worse in the morning and improves during the day. A child may limp or complaint that their hands and feet hurt

      Swelling in the joints and lymph nodes.

      Irritability,fatigue or apathy towards playing with others.

      A ‘hot’ sensation in the joints, and weakness of the muscles and tissues surrounding the joints.

      A very high fever and a light pink rash, which occur infrequently and tend to go away quickly.

 

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