Is it possible to have arthritis at 16?!
Question: Is it possible to have arthritis at 16?
Answers:
Absolutely, yes..
According to the Arthritis Foundation, juvenile arthritis (JA) refers to any form of arthritis or an arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age. In 2007, CDC estimated that 294,000 U.S. children under age 18 (or 1 in 250 children) have been diagnosed with arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. In addition to providing national estimates, CDC also calculated prevalence estimates for each state. Childhood arthritis-related diagnoses range from a low of 500 children in Wyoming to a high of 38,000 children in California. In addition, children diagnosed with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions account for approximately 827,000 doctor visits each year, including an average of 83,000 emergency department room visits. Further information on the pediatric arthritis surveillance is available.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common type of arthritis affecting children. Like adults, children can also get other rheumatic conditions such as lupus, fibromyalgia and scleroderma. Pediatric rheumatologists are the specialists that diagnose and treat children with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. To find a rheumatologist, use the American College of Rheumatology Geographic Membership Directory
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsPediatricA…
yes, i had Rheumatoid arthritis at 16. But I also had immune system problems, it it your own body attacking itsself (joints) . you should have a check up soon.There may be something behind it. Or - you just have weak knees.
Actually, Arthritis is considered a childhood disease but, can also affect adults. You should definitely go to the doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Growing pains? A friend of mine us to complain of the same thing and he is 6ft something stupid now. But you should probably talk to your GP.
Is it possible to have crabs at 92?
yess.
YES U CAN DEVELOP IT AT ANY AGE