Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
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 144 doctors who treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Which specialist treats juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is mainly treated by a rheumatologist, who follows this autoimmune condition in children and teens. An internist may also be involved in overall care. If your child has persistent joint pain and swelling, see a rheumatologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sergio David Vallejo Toro
Dr. Alejandro López Garibay
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 mainly treated by a rheumatologist, who follows this autoimmune condition in children and teens. An internist may also be involved in overall care. If your child has persistent joint pain and swelling, see a rheumatologist.