Childhood specific arthritis (JIA) is a rheumatological disease that affects the growth and development of children, posing considerable challenges to the affected children and their families. In the face of the disease, care in everyday life is equally important, in addition to timely and effective medical treatment. The following are some of the day-to-day attentions for children with early childhood special arthritis, aimed at helping them to better manage their diseases and improve their quality of life.
First, parents should pay close attention to changes in the health of their children, especially in the case of joint symptoms. In case of increased symptoms of joint swelling, pain, fever or restriction of movement, prompt medical treatment should be provided to avoid further deterioration. At the same time, children with a disease should be regularly reviewed to monitor the progress of the disease and the side effects of the drug.
II. Reasonable drug treatment. Premature specific arthritis requires long-term drug treatment, and parents should take medication for their children in strict compliance with the doctor ‘ s recommendations, avoiding self-inflicted reduction or withdrawal. The choice and use of drugs should be based on the specific condition and physical condition of the child, in order to ensure treatment effectiveness and safety.
Eating and nutrition Increased consumption of protein-, vitamin- and mineral-rich foods, such as eggs, milk, vegetables, fruits, etc., is recommended to increase body immunity. At the same time, the consumption of spicy, greasy and irritating foods is avoided in order to avoid the exacerbation of arthritis.
Appropriate physical exercise and rehabilitation But sports should be moderate and avoid overwork. Parents may choose the appropriate sports, such as swimming, walking, yoga, etc., based on the physical condition of the child and the advice of the doctor. At the same time, joint rehabilitation exercises, such as functional exercise, passive exercise, etc., are carried out to improve joint function and reduce pain.
Psycho-care The treatment of early childhood specific arthritis is long and children may have psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Parents should give their children adequate care and support to encourage them to actively face the disease and build confidence in overcoming it. At the same time, it is possible to seek the help of a professional psychologist to provide psychological guidance and intervention to children in distress.
VI. Prevention of infection and heating Parents should take care of the personal hygiene of their children and avoid taking them to densely populated places to prevent infection. In addition, the sick should be careful to keep warm and avoid the cold of the joints in order not to aggravate the condition.
Parents should be aware of the causes of early onset of arthritis, such as excessive labour, stress, infection, etc., and avoid them as far as possible in order to reduce the incidence and increase of the disease.
In general, routine care for early childhood specific arthritis involves a number of aspects, such as surveillance of changes in conditions, medication, diet and nutrition, exercise and rehabilitation, psychological care, prevention of infection and heating, and avoidance of incentives. Parents should be fully aware of these concerns, provide comprehensive care and support for children with disabilities and help them to better manage their disease and improve their quality of life.