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Arthritis

Living with juvenile arthritis: Mackenzie’s story

July 9, 2019

Mackenzie, a juvenile arthritis patient at CHOC, in hospital crib

Arthritis is thought of as a grown-up ailment, but juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 kids and teens in the U.S.

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Living with Arthritis: Carson’s Story

July 29, 2016

A CHOC pediatric rheumatologist offered clarity on months of unexplained pain and a path forward for Carson and his juvenile arthritis.

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Chronic Inflammation and What it Means in a Child

June 2, 2014

Chronic inflammation can be manifest in many ways such as fatigue, fever, rash, joint pain or swelling, chest pains and abdominal pain.

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Living with Juvenile Arthritis

May 30, 2014

Juvenile arthritis can be well managed with long-term with medications and therapy, and children can live normal lives,

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Growing Pains in Kids

May 27, 2014

Many children experience musculoskeletal pain, but the most common cause for growing pains are loose ligaments.

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Relieving Aches from Growing Pains

May 23, 2014

It’s not unusual for kids to feel some aches and pains as they grow up. The good news is there are many ways to manage this pain.

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Five Arthritis Myths Busted

May 19, 2014

Not just a grandmother’s disease, arthritis affects about 70,000 U.S. children. A CHOC rheumatologist helps debunk arthritis misconceptions.

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