The treatment of juvenile arthritis includes medications, physical therapy, splints and in severe cases surgery. Methotrexate is commonly prescribed to children with juvenile arthritis. These treatments are focused on reducing swelling, relieving pain and maintaining full movement of joints. Children are encouraged to be involved in extra-curricular activities, physical activity when possible, and to live a "normal" life.
Childhood arthritis
Systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Tumid lupus erythematosus
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Rheumatism
Scleroderma
Infantile Refsum disease