Paediatric Rheumatology Services

Guarding Young Immunity
Nurturing Healthy Growth

Paediatric Rheumatology diagnoses and treats autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, and joint pain in children and teens. Beyond causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, these conditions can affect the skin, eyes, blood vessels, and internal organs. Watch for warning signs like persistent fevers, unexplained rashes, or chronic inflammation.

Through early specialist assessment and testing, we create personalised treatment plans to control inflammation, relieve symptoms, and ensure your child safely maintains their normal daily learning, activities, and development.

Common Paediatric Rheumatology Conditions

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Long-term joint inflammation causing pain, swelling and stiffness, often worse in the morning

Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis

Inflammatory condition affecting the spine and lower limbs, causing persistent back, buttock or heel pain.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Immune-related disease affecting both skin and joints, causing psoriasis, swelling and joint pain.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs, requiring early diagnosis and monitoring to prevent complications.

When to Book a Consultation?

Parents are advised to consult a paediatric rheumatologist if their child has any of the following signs or concerns:

Persistent or recurrent joint swelling, pain, warmth or stiffness; Limping or reluctance to walk without an obvious injury; Long-term lower back, buttock or heel pain
Recurrent unexplained fever, long-term tiredness, poor appetite or weight loss; Unexplained skin rash, facial rash, sensitivity to sunlight or recurrent mouth ulcers
Abnormal urine results, abnormal blood tests or persistently raised inflammatory markers
Existing psoriasis with joint pain or swelling

Early assessment can help identify the cause of inflammation or immune abnormalities and allow timely treatment.

Health Professional

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Booking and Enquiry

Pediatric rheumatic and immunological diseases require careful diagnosis and continuous management. Please feel free to reach out to our professional medical team for any inquiries.