When most people think of arthritis , they think of a condition that most often strikes the older population.當大多數人認為關節炎 ，他們認為一個條件是最經常罷工的老年人口。 This, unfortunately, is not true.這個不幸的是，事實並非如此。 Some form of diabetes affects over 285,000 children in the United States.某種形式的糖尿病影響超過28.5萬的兒童在美國。 Of these, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the most prevalent form of diabetes to affect the younger population. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an often-debilitating disease that affects the younger population in ways similar to what older patients must endure.這些，幼年類風濕關節炎是最普遍的形式，糖尿病影響到年輕的人口。 幼年類風濕關節炎是一種常常使人衰弱的疾病，影響年輕人口的方式，類似什麼老年患者必須忍受。 Medical researchers estimate that approximately 75,000 children suffer from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in the United States.醫學研究人員估計，大約有7.5萬兒童患幼年類風濕關節炎在美國。 Most children who are diagnosed are between six months and sixteen years of age.大部分的孩子誰是診斷之間的6個月和16歲以下。

The symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are similar to those experienced by rheumatoid arthritis patients.症狀幼年類風濕關節炎相似，所經歷的類風濕關節炎患者。 The conventional symptoms of arthritis also apply here.常規的症狀，關節炎，也適用於這裡。 They include stiffness in the joints, muscle pain, swelling of the joints, and an inability to accomplish everyday tasks in an efficient manner.它們包括剛度，在關節，肌肉疼痛，腫脹，關節，無法完成日常任務，在一個有效率的方式。 Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis differs from the adult version in that the disease is classified into three distinct types.幼年類風濕關節炎不同於成人的版本，這種疾病是分為3個不同的類型。 These are polyarticular, pauciarticular, and systematic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.這些都是polyarticular ，少關節，和有系統的幼年類風濕關節炎。 Each has its own class of distinct symptoms, although all share the common symptoms associated with most types of arthritis.每個都有自己的階級鮮明的症狀，雖然所有共同的症狀與大多數類型的關節炎。 Also, unlike adult rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may also encompass a host of specific side effects, including fevers, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes and spleen.此外，不像成人類風濕關節炎，幼年類風濕關節炎可能還包含了一系列的具體的副作用，包括發燒，皮疹，淋巴結腫大和脾臟。 In most cases, the presence of fevers and rashes may worsen or improve intermittently.在大多數情況下，在場的發燒和皮疹可能惡化或改善，間歇性。 However, patients who experience swelling of the lymph nodes or spleen may find that their symptoms simply worsen with time.然而，誰的病人的經驗，腫脹的淋巴結或脾臟可能會發現他們的症狀惡化，只是隨著時間。

Diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can sometimes be difficult since symptoms can initially be rather subtle.診斷幼年類風濕關節炎 ，有時難以自最初的症狀可以是相當微妙。 Early signs of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis include stiffness in the hips or neck, and sore fingers, wrists, or knees.早期的跡象，幼年類風濕關節炎包括剛度在臀部或頸部，和喉嚨痛，手指，手腕，或膝蓋。 Other more severe symptoms may include limping or inability to walk, fevers that won't go away, and rashes.其他較嚴重的症狀可能包括重振或無法走路，發熱，認為不會自動消失，皮疹。 If symptoms persist, the health professional may conduct additional tests or refer the patient to a specialist who will conduct additional tests until a decisive diagnosis is made.如果症狀持續，健康專業人士可以進行額外的測試，或轉介病人到專科誰將進行額外的測試，直到了決定性的診斷。

Although the causes of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are not known, scientists do understand the basic underlying structure of the disease.雖然原因幼年類風濕關節炎不為人所知，科學家也明白基本法的基本結構的疾病。 Like adult rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder.像成人類風濕關節炎，幼年類風濕關節炎是一種自體免疫性疾病。 Children afflicted with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis produce antibodies that attack the joint tissue.兒童患有幼年類風濕關節炎產生的抗體攻擊聯合組織。 The body mistakes its own tissues for a virus, bacteria, or some such foreign invader, thus attacking and destroying its own joint tissues.身體的錯誤自己的組織中的病毒，細菌，或一些這樣的外來侵略者，因此，攻擊和摧毀自己的聯合組織。

Treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may encompass a variety of therapy options.治療幼年類風濕關節炎可能包括了各種治療方案。 Drug treatment generally consists of NSAID class drugs.藥物治療一般構成的非甾體抗炎藥級毒品。 Some examples of NSAID drugs include naproxen and ibuprofen.一些例子，非甾體抗炎藥的藥物包括布洛芬和萘普生。 NSAID drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that help control the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.非甾體抗炎藥藥物的非甾體抗炎藥，幫助控制症狀，幼年類風濕關節炎。 Regular physical exercise is also an important facet of treatment.經常體育鍛煉也是一個重要的層面治療。 Children should receive some form of regular physical activity in order to keep the bones strong and the joints mobile and flexible.兒童應得到某種形式的有規律的身體活動，以保持骨骼強壯和關節機動靈活。 Swimming and water exercises are highly recommended, while high impact sports and activities such as running and tennis should be avoided.游泳和水的演習是高度建議，而高的影響，體育及活動，如運行和網球應加以避免。

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