What are the symptoms of rare forms of arthritis in children? How is arthritis in children diagnosed?

Arthritis usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly people. So, what are the symptoms of rare arthritis in children?

Why do children get arthritis?

Children can also develop chronic rheumatoid arthritis just like adults. The so-called children's rheumatoid arthritis refers to patients under the age of 16. Many of them are intermittent, and it is not uncommon to last for 3 months. The age of the patient may be as young as 2 to 4 years old.

If a child has rheumatoid arthritis, it usually does not just affect the joints. For example, if a 5-year-old child suffers from this disease, the superficial symptoms will be like those of a normal disease, listless, bad tempered, and then there will be a fever. This fever is often persistent and unexplained, but sometimes the fever does not subside for a month or even several months. For the fever caused by this disease, ordinary antipyretics are usually ineffective. Only taking aspirin can this fever respond and may slowly subside. However, aspirin should not be taken casually. It is best to consult a doctor first.

As for the effects of arthritis, the pain often occurs in the knee or ankle joints, usually only one of the joints is affected. In addition to the joints, the skin of the body will also be affected. Red spots may appear on the trunk and limbs, and it will also itch, causing the patient to rub the skin to relieve the itching. Once the joints hurt for too long, the muscles around the joints will begin to atrophy and gradually become weak, and the lymph glands will swell again, especially the lymph glands under the armpits. If the doctor touches the abdomen, he will find that the liver and spleen have become enlarged. In some cases, it will affect the heart and cause inflammation of the pericardium.

Some children's rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the neck joints, causing neck pain and difficulty in straightening the neck. Sometimes even the jaw joints can ache, or it can affect the eyes and cause iritis. If a child has long-term joint pain, he or she must see a doctor as soon as possible.

How to treat arthritis in children

Conservative treatment is recommended for children's arthritis (including bed rest, massage, medication, massage, acupuncture, etc.). Be careful not to let your child do strenuous exercise. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and choose the appropriate treatment method based on the examination report.

How to promote children's bones correctly, simply and effectively

1. Vitamins A, D, C and minerals such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus are important ingredients for promoting children's growth. They are rich in milk, eggs, beans, fish, lean meat, and other foods.

2. Let children play more outdoor activities and get more sun. Exercise can promote metabolism, accelerate blood circulation, deliver more nutrients to bone tissue, accelerate bone growth, and make bones denser.

3. In order to protect the normal development of children's bones, attention should be paid to cultivating children's correct sitting and standing postures, and at the same time, ensure that children have enough sleep.

4. Riding a baby stroller helps the baby's bones develop healthily. Riding a baby stroller is a good way for young children to exercise. Appropriate and scientific exercise can promote the development of young children's bones and muscles. However, since the growth and development of young children are not yet fully developed, parents need to pay special attention to prevent their children from getting injured while riding a stroller.

Arthritis baby food therapy

1. Astragalus Snake Soup

Efficacy: It can nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish qi and blood, and eliminate rheumatism. It is suitable for joint pain.

Ingredients: 60g Astragalus, 1000g snake meat, 10g Dipsacus asper, 15g ginger, cooked pork, cooking wine, pepper, salt and green onion as appropriate.

Method: First, remove the head and tail of the snake, remove the internal organs, clean and cut into slices; wash the astragalus and radix schizonepetae with water and soak for 1 hour. Heat the iron pan, pour in lard, and when the oil boils, pour in the snake meat and stir-fry, add cooking wine, then pour the snake meat into the casserole, add ginger slices, scallion and salt, simmer over low heat for 1 hour, and add pepper powder.

2. Scrambled Eggs with Daucus carica

Efficacy: It has the functions of strengthening the spleen, eliminating dampness, and clearing the joints.

Ingredients: 6g of Rhizoma Chuanshanii, 3 eggs, a little salt, vegetable oil and sesame oil.

Method: Beat the eggs, add the washed and chopped radix chuanshanica, add salt and sesame oil, and stir-fry until cooked.