Lupus

Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes systemic inflammation which affects multiple organs. SLE often starts in females during their fertility age, although it can sometimes…

Localized Scleroderma (Juvenile)

Localized Scleroderma (Juvenile) Localized scleroderma, called "linear" or "morphea", is an autoimmune condition that causes hardening and inflammation of the skin and muscles in one part of the body. The…

Kawasaki Disease (KD)

Kawasaki Disease (KD) Kawasaki disease (KD) is a childhood illness that causes vasculitis (inflamed blood vessels). KD is more common in children younger than 5 years old. KD occurs more…

Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Arthritis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is chronic arthritis that affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 children. JIA affects children less than 16 years of age. It is not usually…

Inflammatory Myopathies

Inflammatory Myopathies Inflammatory myopathies are muscle diseases caused by inflammation. They are autoimmune diseases where the body’s immune system attacks its own muscles by mistake. The most common inflammatory myopathies…

Hypermobility Syndrome (Juvenile)

Hypermobility Syndrome (Juvenile) In hypermobility syndrome, a child’s joints move past the normal range of motion. Children with hypermobile joints are often called “double" or "loose" jointed. Hypermobile children may…

HIV & Rheumatic Disease

HIV & Rheumatic Disease People with HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) often have problems in their joints, muscles, and bones. People may notice these problems before they know…

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly called Wegener’s granulomatosis, is a rare blood vessel disease. It’s a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels, specifically…

Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIO) is a condition in which people who take medicines called glucocorticoids develop osteoporosis, which means weakening of the bones. Treatment with glucocorticoids for inflammatory arthritis or…

Giant Cell Arteritis

Giant Cell Arteritis Giant cell arteritis causes inflammation of certain arteries, especially those near the temples. The most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis are head pain and tenderness — often…