<s>[INST] Can children get arthritis? [/INST] Yes, about 220,000 US children have arthritis.Signs and symptoms of childhood arthritis may include:

Joint pain
Swelling
Fever
Stiffness
Rash
Fatigue (tiredness)
Loss of appetite
Inflammation of the eye
Difficulty with daily living activities such as walking, dressing, and playing.
Childhood arthritis can cause permanent damage to the affected joint or joints. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are important to prevent or minimize permanent damage. There is no cure for childhood arthritis, but some children with childhood arthritis achieve long term or permanent remission, which means the disease is no longer active. Source: CDCP GOV. Link: https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/faqs.htm. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>