Adult Still's Disease Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
anorexia
pain and inflammation
taking control
using a cane
using crutches
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Adult Still's Disease Definition
Common names:
  • Adult Still's Disease
  • Still's Disease Adult
A person with adult Still's disease has long-standing inflammation and irritation of the joints. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks normal joint tissue, causing inflammation and breakdown of the joints. The joints become stiff, swollen and painful. Images

Continue to Adult Still's Disease Symptoms
View more Joint pain and arthritis topics
Related Conditions

Visit Virtual Doctor
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Adult Still's Disease References: