Still's Disease
Still's Disease Causes
One theorized cause is that Still's disease is the result of infection with a microbe. There is another idea that Still's disease is a hypersensitive or autoimmune disorder. In fact, the cause of Still's disease is unknown.
Still's Disease Definition
Still's disease, a disorder featuring inflammation, is marked by high spiking fevers, evanescent (transient) salmon-colored rash, and/or arthritis. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Still's Disease Diagnosis
It is diagnosed on a basis of clinical features of the illness, with the results of several common tests combined. Persistent arthritis (lasting at least 6 weeks) is usually a symptom. A rash is typically visible on the body, and the patients usually suffer from high, spiking fevers.
Still's Disease Symptoms and Signs
Still's disease usually starts with systemic (body-wide) symptoms. Extreme fatigue can accompany waves of high fevers that rise daily to 102 degrees F or even higher and quickly return to normal levels or below. Fever spikes often arise at nearly the same time every day.
Still's Disease Treatment
Treatment of Still's disease is targeted toward the individual areas of inflammation. Many symptoms are usually controlled with anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or other nonsteroid drugs (NSAIDs).