This is a guide to the common causes of bone, joint, muscle, and arthritis pain in childhood for both parents and professionals. This book will help parents and their physicians understand what is causing children to have pain, how to make sure they have the proper diagnosis, how to understand the blood tests and other diagnostic procedures being done, and how to make sure they get the best possible results for their children. Chapters include coverage on pain in different areas ofthe body, sports injuries, juvenile arthritis, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Raynauds phenomenon, Kawasaki disease, dermatomyositis, osteoporosis, and more. Dr. Lehman also discusses medications and alternative treatments, all written in a clear style easilyaccessible to the non-professional.
How to use this book; Part 1: My child complains of pain; Growing pains? (The most common right and wrong answer!); Figuring out whats wrong; Common causes of pain; The child who hurts all over; Sports injuries; Part 2: The Rheumatic diseases and related conditions; Why do children get rheumatic diseases; Juvenile arthritis; Uveitis: Eye complications of juvenile arthritis and related conditions; Spondyloarthropathies: Enthesitis Associated Arthritis; Lyme disease; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD); Sjogrens syndrome; Raynauds phenomenon; Scleroderma; Dermatomyositis and polymositis; Kawasaki disease; Benign Hypermobile joint syndrome and Ehlers Dahnlos syndrome; Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome; Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, reflex neurovascular dystrophy and complex regional pain syndromes; Osteoporosis and osteopenia; Part 3: Living with a child who has a chronic condition; Medications and immunizations; Alternative medicine: Vitamins and supplements; Understanding laboratory and diagnostic tests; Reconstructive Surgery; Family issues; Getting the best care for your child; What else can I do; Appendix: Resources;
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