Adult Still's disease

The symptoms of arthritis are generally controlled with adequate doses of salicylates (aspirin) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. Prednisone may be used for more severe cases. If the disease becomes chronic, immunosuppressive medications might be needed. These may include methotrexate or new biologic therapies such as inhibitors of the inflammatory protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF).

Studies show thatin about 20% of patients,allsymptoms go away in a year and never come back. In about 30% of patients, allsymptoms go away but then come back several times over the next years. The rest of the patients (about 50%) will developchronic arthritis.

• arthritis
• liver disease
• spleen enlargement
• pericarditis
• pleural effusion

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms are present that are suggestive of Adult Still's disease.

Call your health care provider if cough, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms develop in a person with Adult Still's.

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