What Are the Symptoms?
Besides joint pain, JRA may cause chronic fever and anemia. In some people, it can also affect the heart, lungs, eyes, and nervous system.
Flare-ups may last for several weeks. Later on, their symptoms may be less severe. Symptoms of JRA may include:
- Fevers of 103 F or higher
- Pink rash that comes and goes
- Eye inflammation
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Limping
- Joint swelling
- Being less active
- Trouble with movements using the hands or fingers, like handwriting or coloring
- Problems with bone development and growth
Source: http://www.webmd.com