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HOW TO HELP
Carmen, Age 15
A child with JRA often has chronic inflammation in the joints which can restrict movement and cause tenderness and pain. Because there is a tendency to avoid pain by not using the affected joints, certain muscles can weaken over time which may result in limited motion or permanent contraction of the joint. As a child grows, there is also a risk of abnormal bone development because the inflamed joints can alter the growth patterns of the bones.