The cause of swollen feet and ankles can be as common as an insect bite or as serious as heart disease or liver failure. This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one ...
Enthesitis-related JIA. With this type, a child has arthritis as well as enthesitis. This is a swelling and inflammation of the tissue where bone meets a tendon or ligament. It often affects the hips, ...
Moreover, increased body weight adds stress to the affected joints, particularly the feet and knees. Added stress on joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis results in greater loss of mobility and ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...