Question
A 10-year-old boy developed juvenile idiopathic arthritis in December 2009, initially affecting a finger joint and a toe joint, with symptoms of redness, swelling, and pain.
Answer
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a difficult-to-cure and recurrent disease. The focus of treatment is to control the condition, prevent exacerbation, and alleviate pain. Since the child is in the acute phase of the disease, it is recommended to be hospitalized for observation and treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and tripterygium glycosides tablets. After the condition stabilizes, medication should be continued to control the disease and prevent its progression.