There are many different forms of arthritis, but all of them have symptoms of pain and inflammation. There is no known cure for arthritis, but there are ways to help alleviate the pain and inflammation. The pain that is caused by arthritis can limit the way a person moves, and since arthritis does not choose who it affects, a child complaining of limb or joint pain should be consulted by a doctor as soon as possible.

To stop the progression of arthritis, treatments can vary from intake of medication to surgery. The use of medication in treating arthritis can only alleviate pain but they will not resolve the whole problem. Surgery as a form of treatment is costly and invasive. There are also physical treatments that have shown good progress in aiding patients. Some herbal remedies show good signs of treating patients as well.