The most important steps in diagnosing juvenile idiopathic
arthritis (JIA) are the medical history and physical exam. Your
child's doctor may ask some of the following questions: The
physical exam generally is not painful and A history and
physical exam are a routine part of the evaluation of joint pain
and stiffness. JIA is diagnosed only after a careful physical
exam and medical history. During the physical exam, the doctor
will Using the above information, your doctor may be able to
clarify the diagnosis and the type of JIA. In many cases, your
child may have symptoms for up to 6 months before the type of
arthritis is The diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
(JIA) requires ruling out other conditions. Information from the
medical history and physical exam is very important to evaluate
possible causes of symptoms and to select the best tests to rule
out other conditions. Complete the medical test information form
(PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you prepare for this
test. June 5, 2012 Susan C. K