Monday, December 28, 2009
When children complain about the pain of stiff, swollen joints, they may have juvenile arthritis.
Though the disease affects each child differently, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says there are a few common warning signs. It offers this list:
. Joint pain that is worse in the morning and eases afterward in the day.
. Pain in the knees, feet also in hands.
. Pain that forces your kid to limp in the morning.
. Swelling in the joints or else lymph nodes.
. Joints that are inflamed and feel warm once touched.
. Irritability, fatigue as well as loss of interest in playtime activities.
. A high fever and/or pink skin rash.
