what sort of symptoms has a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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What are the symptoms and signs of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

Answer 1

Many Sx!: Joint pain is most common, but high fevers and rash can occur, but usually in less than half. Inflammation of the eye can occur, but much less common. If a child has a hot swollen joint, see a rheumatologist!

Answer 2

JRA/JIA symptoms: Children with juvenile arthritis most often have visible swelling of one or more joints for several days at least and morning stiffness in the affected joints. If you are concerned that your child has juvenile arthritis, take them for evaluation to their doctor and request a referral to a pediatric rheumatologist if there is any concern. Pain is often not associated with arthritis in younger kids.

Answer 3

Yes: Colds tend to precede the onset of an ear infection in children. This is because a cold causes fluid to develop in the middle ear, that at times may get infected by bacteria or viruses. Ways to decrease your baby's risk of ear infections are: 1) avoid smoke exposure, 2) try to limit pacifier use in those prone to ear infections, and 3) avoid having your baby drink milk laying down flat.

Answer 4

Yes: Colds, or upper respiratory infections, can cause congestion leading to ear infections.

Answer 5

Yes: Colds ( upper respiratory infections) are generally the trigger for ear infections in kids. Other factors are in play such as ear anatomy and the immune system, but without the virus or bacteria, infection is hard to come by.

Answer 6

Yes: It is not unusual to have a rash after a measles vaccine. This is not measles nor contagous.

Answer 7

No: Approximately 5% of children develop a rash a few weeks after the MMR vaccine. This is considered normal and is not an allergic or adverse reaction. In this day and age of people not vaccinating their children, there is a small possibility your child was exposed just before receiving the vaccine. However if the rash indicates measles, your child would appear ill and must be examined.

Answer 8

No: The rash a week or more after the MMR actually represents a confirmation that the vaccine produced a good response. The vaccine measles component is a weakened cousin of the wild measles. It spends a while challenging babies immune system followed sometimes by a rash. This represents new antibodies that have trapped the vaccine virus and carried them to the skin. It will fade and is not a threat.

Answer 9

NO: The rash is a "normal" reaction occurring in maybe 1-2% of the vaccination given. It is not the disease.

Answer 10

No: Doesn't exist. Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) is a vaccine that can possibly prevent ear infections which is routinely given already, but the shot protects more against meningitis than ear infections.

Answer 11

Yes: Occasionally ear infections are treated with an antibiotic that is given by injection and may require more tha 1 dose or shot. The pneumoccocal vaccine and flu shot help prevent infections that may frequently cause ear infections. Nothing is perfect for treatment or prevention, however.

Answer 12

No: Your child may need a tube placed in the eardrum. The tympanostomy tube can help drain fluid that's present due to an infection.

Answer 13

No: There is not a shot to treat repeated ear infections in babies. A new baby cannot be predicted to have future repeated ear infections, although these things sometimes run in families. Also, babies who start getting ear infections before 6 months of age are more likely to get repeated infections later. The pneumococcal vaccine can prevent some infections (those caused by strep pneumo bacteria).

Answer 14

No: There is no "shot" to cure or to prevent repeated ear infections. The young children experiencing frequent ear infections should be tested whether they are simply prone to develop recurrent infections or they continue to carry 'cummulated fluid' in their middle ear between the bouts of ear infection. The latter group of children should be referred for ventilation tube insertion.

Answer 15

No: Sometimes children need to see a special doctor called an ENT (ear nose and throat) to get evaluated for placement of tubes to help drain the accumulated fluid behind the ear, but no shots! its been shown that breastfed children have a decreased risk of ear infections, so if you can breastfeed for at least the first 6 months!

Answer 16

No: Not sure what shots your are referring to.Vaccines or antibiotics? No vaccines specific for ear infections yet. Rocephin (ceftriaxone) shots (antibiotic) are used for chronic ear infections, for three days straight when all else fail, before i referred them out to ear specialist.Usually they respond to oral antibiotics, need close follow up.If child having hearing, balance or speech problem, need to refer sooner.

Answer 17

No: There is no connection between these two things.

Answer 18

No: Generally, GERD in childhood is not related to what happens during pregnancy. Gerd can happen in pregnancy related to the body's production of relaxing hormones as well pressure from the growing uterus. The ger itself, however, does not affect the developing fetus. If a pregnant mom needs to take medicine to manage the ger, she should discuss the medicine's safety during pregnancy with her dr.

Answer 19

Doubtful: It may be difficult, but it would be helpful for an OB provider to have records of prior diagnosis and treatment even if in childhood. It is unlikely that gerd that occurred only in childhood would cause pregnancy complications. However, reflux might occur due simply to relaxation of muscles by hormones. That might require some changes in diet if OB approves to ensure proper nourishment.

Answer 20

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): Possible, due to increase muscle tension. Is dose-related.

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