1. Arthritis : Signs and tests  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
First, your doctor will take a detailed medical history to see if arthritis or another musculoskeletal problem is the likely cause of your symptoms. Next, a thorough physical examination may show that fluid is collecting in the joint. (This is cal...• Reviewer: Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

2. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis : Signs and tests  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The physical examination may show swollen, warm, and tender joints that hurt to move. The child may have a rash. Other signs include: Enlarged liver; Enlarged spleen; Swollen lymph nodes. Blood tests may include: Rheumatoid factor (may be raised, ...• Reviewer: Mark James Borigini, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.