Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Disease

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics 2024(for Kids & Teens)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a type of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and pain in children and teenagers. JRA is an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. In JRA, the immune system attacks the lining of joints, which causes swelling, pain, and stiffness. JRA…