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Adult Still's disease

Treatment: 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). Expectations (prognosis): Studies show that in about 20% of patients, all symptoms go away in a year and never come back. In about 30% of patients, all symptoms go away but then come back several times over the next years. The rest of the patients (about 50%) will develop chronic arthritis. Complications: arthritis liver disease spleen enlargement pericarditis pleural effusion Calling your health care provider: Text Continues Below 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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