Regular check-ups for JIA
Find out what happens during regular arthritis check-ups, how frequent they should be, and why it is important for you to attend all check-up appointments.… Read More
Regular eye exams for JIA
If you have JIA, regular eye exams are very important for detecting early signs of eye inflammation. Learn what happens during an eye exam. •… Read More
Imaging tests and JIA
In addition to blood tests, you may need to have several imaging tests to help the doctors see your bones and joints and make a… Read More
Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and… Read More
Diagnosing JIA
Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI… Read More
Blood tests and JIA
Blood tests are used to help diagnose and monitor JIA. They can help your doctor determine the type of JIA you have. Blood tests are… Read More
Bone scan and bone density and JIA
A bone scan will show inflammation or infection in the bones, while a bone density test will measure the amount of calcium in the bones.… Read More
Coping with a JIA diagnosis
You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA. • It is common… Read More