Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases

Our rheumatology team is committed to accurately diagnosing and treating infants, children, and young adults suffering from autoimmune disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles, bones, or tendons). We know this can be a difficult process, and we are here for you and your family every step of the way. We will always strive to be comforting, compassionate, and informative.

Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the following rheumatic and inflammatory conditions:

A type of arthritis that affects children, juvenile ankylosing spondylitis (JAS) is an autoimmune condition that most often causes low back pain and stiffness. For more information, visit our page on ankylosing spondylitis.

Although rare, these syndromes are autoimmune disorders that can cause recurrent and unexplained symptoms such as fever, stomachache, and a sore throat. For more information, visit our page on auto-inflammatory syndromes.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura most often affects children between 2 and 10. It causes inflammation of the blood vessels, resulting in bruise-like rashes on the skin. For more information, visit our page on Henoch-Schönlein purpura.

Genetics are thought to play a role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease. IBD can trigger a host of gastrointestinal symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose. For more information, visit our page on inflammatory bowel disease.

Juvenile dermatomyositis causes blood vessel inflammation, which leads to rashes at the joints and the progressive weakening of muscles – especially at the neck, shoulders, and hips. For more information, visit our page on juvenile dermatomyositis.

This is the most common type of arthritis in children and usually occurs before the age of 16. While some children outgrow the condition, its symptoms are most often long term. For more information, visit our page on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Kawasaki disease is a serious inflammatory condition that can affect the lymph nodes and heart. It most often occurs in children under the age of 5. For more information, visit our page on Kawasaki disease.

Lupus can affect the skin, joints, lungs, heart, and kidneys. Flare-ups of this autoimmune condition can vary in symptom type and intensity. For more information, visit our page on lupus.

Just as it sounds, this autoimmune condition is a combination of arthritis and psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches. For more information, visit our page on psoriatic arthritis.

Raynaud’s disease involves the spasming of blood vessels in reaction to cold temperatures. This restricts blood flow, resulting in pain, numbness, and changes in skin color. It can affect fingers, toes, nose, lips, and ears. For more information, visit our page on Raynaud’s disease.

A complication of strep throat, rheumatic fever can lead to permanent heart damage if left untreated. Symptoms typically appear within weeks of a strep infection. For more information, visit our page on rheumatic fever.

This inflammatory disease causes small, round growths on or inside the body. Symptoms can vary greatly, depending on where the growths have formed. Chest pain and coughing up blood are common symptoms. For more information, visit our page on sarcoidosis.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the skin, hardening it. Thick scar tissue can cause skin tightness and the restriction of movement, especially in the fingers and wrist. For more information, visit our page on scleroderma / morphea.

Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels, can have many different causes, including infection, exposure to environmental toxins, certain drugs, or be the result of an underlying autoimmune disorder. Vasculitis can be life-threatening if restricted blood flow results in organ failure. For more information, visit our page on vasculitis.

Uveitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. Left untreated, uveitis can lead to vision loss and blindness. For more information, visit our page on uveitis.

Book your appointment now or call Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants in central Texas at (512) 494-4000.