Our Children Shouldn't Hurt From Arthritis Pain!
Juvenile Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting children. However, it often goes undetected or misdiagnosed when symptoms fist appear.
The Arthritis Foundation has declared July as Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month and plans on increasing awareness of early signs and symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis. They also hope to increase the resources available for families affected by the disease.
While sometimes called "growing pains" when a child complains of achy joints, some believe this is a part of the natural growth process. However, it is known that joint pain, stiffness and swelling in or around the joint may be early signs of a serious, inflammatory rheumatic disease.
Susan Carter, Chief Executive Officer of the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region explained, "Early medical treatment of juvenile arthritis can prevent serious, permanent damage to your child's joints and enable him or her to live an active, full childhood. When joint pain, swelling or stiffness occurs in one or more of your child's joints for at least six weeks, it is important not to assume these symptoms are temporary and to get a proper diagnosis from a pediatric arthritis specialist.
Arthritis is generally believed to be a disease for older individuals, which is not true at all. Approximately 300,000 children are affected by juvenile arthritis with no known cure. Advances in research have produced new treatments that do assist in moderating and even stopping the effects of juvenile arthritis which prevents significant disability in later years.
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