PUNE: If arthritis is a crippling condition in adults, it is more so in children. Kids who are afflicted by the disorder are often at their wits' end on how to deal with the situation. They find their active life restricted and dependency on medicines increasing. Also, since dietary restrictions come into play, many kids are forced to give up their favourite chocolates and cakes. According to doctors, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is the most common type of arthritis found in children under the age of 16. It is one of the most frequent chronic illnesses among children and an important cause of short- and long-term disability. Paediatric...
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