Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and a Positive ANA
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in children. It's the most common type of arthritis in children and teens. This autoimmune disease is linked to a positive ANA.
Symptoms Include:
- Joint pain, swelling, warmth, and stiffness
- Fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes
- Blurry vision
- Growth and development problems
- Clumsiness, especially in the morning or after naps
Types of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Oligoarticular JIA: Affects one to four joints in the first
six months - Polyarticular JIA: Affects five or more joints
- Systemic JIA: Affects one or more joints, plus fever, rash,
and large lymph nodes
Dr. Isabelle Amigues
If your child has been diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Dr. Isabelle Amigues is able to work with you and formulate a treatment plan. Dr. Amigues fosters a deeper sense of trust and transparency as she guides patients through the healing and restoration of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. With a clinically excellent and research-focused medical background, she employs a blended approach utilizing the best in data-driven Western medicine and traditional Eastern healing that empowers our patients to understand the mind + body connection and to engage their intrinsic ability to heal.
