Effects of JIA
JIA’s effect on your child’s body
Look for these common symptoms:
- Limping
- Joint swelling, with pain and stiffness which may be more pronounced when awakening
- Decreased activity level
- Reluctance to use an arm or leg
Be aware that in addition to joint changes, JIA may interfere with your child’s bone growth and development, and at times, may affect other body systems. Every child is different, and your child may not experience all of the effects of JIA.
Prepare your child
If your child’s physician suspects he or she has JIA, you will likely be referred to a specialist. A pediatric rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating childhood arthritis.
HUMIRA is used in children 4 years of age and older to reduce signs and symptoms of moderate to severe polyarticular JIA. HUMIRA can be used alone or with methotrexate or with certain other medicines.
Serious infections have happened in patients taking HUMIRA. These infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body. Some patients have died from these infections.
HUMIRA may increase the chance of getting lymphoma or other cancers.
There have been cases of unusual cancers in children and teenagers using TNF-blocker medicines.
HUMIRA can cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, hepatitis B virus reactivation, nervous system problems, blood problems, heart failure, certain immune reactions (including a lupus-like syndrome), and new or worsening psoriasis.
Please click here for additional Important Safety Information you should know about HUMIRA and discuss it with your doctor.