Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis (JAS) is the most common form of juvenile spondyloarthropathy. While JAS in some children is a mild condition that causes few problems, it can be more persistent in other children, causing joint and tissue damage. Some cases of JAS produce serious complications.
Signs and Symptoms
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This is a general list of some of the signs and symptoms of JAS. Remember that JAS affects every child differently so your child may not experience all of these changes. The symptoms may vary in severity as well.
- Stiff and slightly bent lower back, especially in the morning
- Neck stiffness or a tight feeling in the chest when taking deep breaths
- Inflammation of large joints, especially the knees, hips and ankles
- Suggestion of tendonitis
- Eye inflammation
- Irregular heart rhythm or heart murmur (this is rare)
NOTE: Signs and symptoms of JAS vary from child to child and from day to day in the same child. Keep this in mind if you work with children with JAS.
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