Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is an inflammatory disease of the joints that appears in childhood or adolescence. The immune system affects the joints, causing inflammation that can persist over time.
Common symptoms: joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, especially upon waking, along with possible fatigue or limping in the youngest.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable when a child has joint pain or inflammation that does not ease, morning stiffness, or difficulty moving normally.
Which specialist treats it? The rheumatologist is the professional specialized in these joint diseases, and the general practitioner or the internist can guide the first visit. Detecting these signs in time and seeing a specialist allows for better care of the child's joints throughout their growth.
Data on 41 doctors who treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Specialties that treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Rafael Ku Euan
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Frequently asked questions
What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is an inflammatory disease of the joints that appears in childhood or adolescence. The immune system affects the joints, causing inflammation that can persist over time.
Which doctor treats juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is usually treated by specialists in anesthesiologist, clinical analyst, complementary therapist, general practitioner, internist, rheumatologist.