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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus/SLE
An Approach to Child with Juvenile
Arthritis
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PEDIATRIC ONSET SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Special Problems:
Physical growth: Both the disease and the drugs like steroids can lead to stunted growth. This fact should be kept in mind and regular checks of the child's height and comparison with the average normal for that particular age must be made. Every effort must be made to keep the steroid dose at a minimum. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements are to be taken with steroid therapy.
Absence from school:As the disease is often characterized by remission and exacerbations, the child may lose days in school. The parents and the treating rheumatologist should make it a point to inform and counsel the teachers regarding this aspect of the disease.
Emotional problems: A child afflicted by a chronic disease often has complex emotional problems. These may need the assessment by an expert in child psychology.
Last updated on 07-09-2002
Physical growth: Both the disease and the drugs like steroids can lead to stunted growth. This fact should be kept in mind and regular checks of the child's height and comparison with the average normal for that particular age must be made. Every effort must be made to keep the steroid dose at a minimum. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements are to be taken with steroid therapy.
Absence from school:As the disease is often characterized by remission and exacerbations, the child may lose days in school. The parents and the treating rheumatologist should make it a point to inform and counsel the teachers regarding this aspect of the disease.
Emotional problems: A child afflicted by a chronic disease often has complex emotional problems. These may need the assessment by an expert in child psychology.
Last updated on 07-09-2002
Types of Medications for Child with Juvenile Arthritis 
What are the types of medications that are given in arthritis?
There are 3 or 4 types of medications that are given in juvenile arthritis.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS):
These are normally given to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation in children with arthritis. These act within a few hours. Although in very mild arthritis NSAIDS alone may be enough to control the disease, more often than not other medications (to be discussed) are required.
There are 3 or 4 types of medications that are given in juvenile arthritis.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS):
These are normally given to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation in children with arthritis. These act within a few hours. Although in very mild arthritis NSAIDS alone may be enough to control the disease, more often than not other medications (to be discussed) are required.
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