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My 8yr/o has jia and been complaining over lower back hurting. how can i tell if she sleeping on it wrong or a flare?

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You can't: Have the child's rheumatologist evaluate the issue if the back pain persists.

Answered 1/9/2015

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Back pain: Back pain in a child should be investigated. There can be arthritis of the sacro-iliac joints which can cause back pain. Other causes of back pain can include a vertebral fracture and muscle strain

Answered 11/10/2016

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