Signs of juvenile arthritis

Joint pain may be a common complaint among children, but prolonged joint pain accompanied by swelling can be signs of juvenile arthritis.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says common symptoms of juvenile arthritis include:

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* Joint pain that is worse in the morning and improves during the day. A child may limp or complain that their hands and feet hurt.

* Swelling in the joints and lymph nodes.

* Irritability, fatigue or apathy toward playing with others.

* A ‘hot’ sensation in the joints, and weakness of the muscles and tissues surrounding the joints.

* A very high fever and a light pink rash, which occur infrequently and tend to go away quickly.

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