JIA is an arthritis that affects one or more joints in children under the age of 16 for at least 6 weeks. Unlike adult rheumatoid arthritis, which is ongoing (chronic) and lasts a lifetime, children often grow older than JIA.
Is juvenile arthritis permanent?
JIA is a chronic disease that can last months to years. Sometimes the symptoms only disappear with treatment. This is known as remission. Remission can last months, years, or even a person's life. In fact, many teens with JIA eventually enter complete remission with little or no permanent joint damage.
How long will JIA's redness last?
The term flare-up means exacerbation of J.I.A symptoms, which can last for days, weeks, or months. Flare-ups can occur after infection, but they can also start without warning or obvious triggers.
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