Doctors are urging parents to recognise the signs of juvenile arthritis early, warning that prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent permanent joint and eye damage in children.
Arthritis often starts subtly; morning stiffness or joint aches that are mistaken for fatigue or ageing, but can worsen over time, affecting movement, sleep and quality of life
Psoriatic arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints and tissues, leading to inflammation.
Arthritis is increasingly affecting people of all ages, with doctors warning that late diagnosis and rising lifestyle risk factors are worsening long-term mobility and quality of life.