Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, an umbrella term covering different forms of arthritis in children, is an inflammation of one or more joints that lasts for more than six weeks and occurs in children aged under 16.
The disease affects about 12,000 children in the UK, three-quarters of whom are girls. Most develop symptoms between the ages of two and six, with 60 per cent making a good recovery after a few years.
The cause is currently unknown but studies are being carried out on various factors. However, it is generally accepted that stress, which causes us to become more tense and tired, can influence symptoms and the experience of pain.
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