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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
It may begin with a swollen knuckle, a spiking fever, or an unexplained rash. But no matter what symptoms appear, ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Living With Lupus
Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because it can affect almost any organ in the body and its symptoms — ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Henoch-Sch?nlein Purpura (HSP)
At first, Tyler developed red patches and raised spots that turned purple and looked like bruises all over his legs and ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
Jumper's knee — also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy — is an inflammation or injury ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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All About Allergies
Dust, cats, peanuts, cockroaches. An odd grouping, but one with a common thread: allergies — a major cause of ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Basics of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disease which manifests itself in multiple joints of the body. The ...
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Guide for Patients Diagnosed with Lupus
You have recently been diagnosed with a disease known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It has probably taken time ...
Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Baiscs of Childhood Arthritis
Background There is much disagreement among experts about definitions of childhood arthritis. At least three ...
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Marfan Syndrome
What is Marfan syndrome?Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue has ...
Source: St. Louis Children's Hospital
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Sweat Test
A sweat test may be ordered if a doctor thinks a child might have cystic fibrosis (CF). Cystic fibrosis is an inherited ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies to cells within ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lupus
What Is Lupus?Lupus (LOO-puhss) is a chronic, autoimmune (aw-toh-ih-MYOON) disease that can damage any part of the body ...
Source: Women's Health
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What Is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, ...
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Simple Facts About Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin,...
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Fact Sheets: Towards Eliminating Disparities In Lupus
What is the Burden of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) in the United States? Systemic lupus erythematosus affects a...
