Pediatric Rheumatology
The many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that can affect children 16 years of age and under are referred to by the labels juvenile arthritis and pediatric rheumatic illness. Certain juvenile rheumatic disorders influence the musculoskeletal system, yet joint symptoms may be negligible or absent. In children, rheumatoid arthritis can also impact the gastrointestinal tract, muscles, skin, and eyes. The Mayo Clinic's pediatric rheumatologists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and auto inflammatory diseases in children and adolescents, as well as other known or suspected rheumatologic conditions. Among these conditions are the following:
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Localized scleroderma (morphia)
- Kawasaki Disease
- Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura
- Familial Mediterranean Fever