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JRA Signs and Symptoms

The first signs of JRA range from slight limp to a sudden high fever. Symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis often worsen (called flare) and then improve (called remission).

Common JRA symptoms include the following:

Eye inflammation (e.g., iritis [inflammation of the iris, which is the colored area of the eye surrounding the pupil], iridocyclitis [inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body, which is the structure underneath the iris]; in children with pau...Read the full article