Arthritis in teens is an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, often limiting daily movement and activity. While many people think arthritis affects only older adults, it can also impact teenagers and children. Early signs of arthritis in teens may include persistent joint pain, fatigue, or difficulty moving after rest. So, why...

Have you ever wondered how your joints work? How are some people able to move their joints and stretch in so many ways, and some are just stiff? Have you noticed how flexible kids are and how that flexibility decreases as one ages? Have you heard about connective tissue disorder in children? The entire body’s...

To see your child fall sick is nothing alarming but it does cause worry. However, if the child keeps falling sick ever so often without any apparent cause, it can be quite scary too for a parent. A long-term disease, especially an autoimmune is not a diagnosis any parent wants to hear. An autoimmune disease...

Children with a rash are not an uncommon sight. Frankly, we don’t give a second thought about it unless the rash is very evident or we know the medical condition. When it is your child suffering from such rashes all over their body, you ought to know more about the condition. While rashes in children...

Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) can sound alarming when you first hear it, especially if your child suddenly develops red or purple rashes on their legs. You may notice these rashes don’t fade easily and sometimes appear with other symptoms. As a parent, it’s natural to feel anxious and want to understand what’s happening. Every time...

Abnormal collagen production in the body causes the rare condition known as scleroderma in children. Most of us are familiar with collagen as a vital protein that keeps the skin tight, supple, and youthful. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and other age-related skin changes. However, collagen does more than just support...

Pregnancy can be quite tricky. While we know many diseases can pass to the fetus in the womb from the mother, how many can actually affect the baby? What about SLE and pregnancy? Is it safe for a woman with SLE to have a child? Expectant mothers often worry about what might affect or harm...

Arthritis is a word we associate with old age. When someone says they are diagnosed with arthritis, we invariably assume they must be old. But did you know that a child can often suffer from arthritis, too? In certain cases, the pain can get so bad that your child is unable to carry out their...

Children can complain about various pains in their bodies. They play around, twist and turn their bodies, exert themselves, and even hurt themselves easily. Therefore, it is okay if a child complains of leg pain or arm pain after playing roughly. Is it OK if your child complains about joint pains? How common is joint...

We are all familiar with the term “arthritis,” and we know what impact it can have on a patient’s life. When the doctor diagnoses your child with childhood arthritis, the first reaction is pure shock. You are unable to digest the fact that it can actually affect such small kids. When the doctor patiently explains...