A 12-year-old boy complains of achy joints usually after soccer practice. He complains of pain upon...
A 12-year-old boy complains of achy joints usually after soccer practice. He complains of pain upon waking in the morning, although pain lessens as he is more active during the day. He has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Explain in detail, what is the role of genes in the development of arthritis?
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Juvenile Arthritis is the arthritis in children. Athritis is caused by the inflammation of the joints. It causes the swelling for synovium which is the tissue that lines inside the joint. in this condition children may have joint pain for a long duration.this is a autoimmune disease where bodys immune system attack its own tissue.. it mainly cause inflammation in hands and feet.
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