What is Adult Still Disease?
Adult Still’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition that may lead to chronic arthritis and other complications. A separate condition, formerly known as Still’s disease, is now commonly referred to as systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
What are the causes?
- Infection with a microbe
- Hypersensitive
- Autoimmune Disorder
What are the symptoms?
- Fatigue
- Come and go fever
- Lack of appetite
- Weight loss
What are the treatments?
The goal of treatment for adult Still’s disease is to control the symptoms of arthritis. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, are usually the first form of treatment.
Prednisone may be used for more severe cases.
If the disease persists for a long time (becomes chronic), medicines that suppress the immune system might be needed.
