Juvenile arthritis is inflammation of the joints in children that causes joint pain, swelling, warmth, stiffness, and loss of mobility. It is often remarkable in the morning and after a nap or extended sitting. Other symptoms of this condition are inflammation of the eye, fever, skin changes, and growth problems.
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I have JRA from young age. Physiotherapy or stretching helps?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old. I have had JRA since the age of six. I have been wheelchair-bound since age nine. I have restricted movement and severe deformities in many joints. I am not on any medication except Brufen, a painkiller. I have stopped treatment for many years as there was no progress... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Having chronic immobility due to arthritis leads to frequent joint contractures. Minor surgical procedures can help these. If there is no contracture, then physiotherapy will help. But if joints are damaged, then surgery is required. However, ... Read Full »
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