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anorexia
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Underlying Cause
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Adult Still's Disease Symptoms
Symptoms of adult Still's disease include:
- Joint pains
- May affect one or more joints
- Knee pain (bilateral)
- Knee pain
- Ankle pain
- Elbow pain
- Shoulder pain (bilateral)
- Shoulder pain
- Wrist pain
- Wrist pain (bilateral)
- Hand pain
- Hand pain (bilateral)
- Hip pain
- Hip pain (bilateral)
- Finger pain
- Hand pain
- Foot pain
- Toe pain
- Joint swelling
- In one or more joints:
- Hip swelling (unilateral)
- Hip swelling (bilateral)
- Ankle swelling (unilateral)
- Ankle swelling (bilateral)
- Elbow swelling (unilateral)
- Wrist swelling (unilateral)
- Joint stiffness
- Joint warmth
- Joint tenderness
- Fever
- Rash:
- Looks like measles
- Red or salmon colored spots
- Located on the trunk
The common locations for joint pains in those with adult Still's disease include:
Less common symptoms of adult Still's disease may include:
Continue to Adult Still's Disease Evaluation
Last Updated: May 5, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Adult Still's Disease References
- Husni ME, Maier AL, Mease PJ, Overman SS, Fraser P, Gravallese EM, Weinblatt ME. Etanercept in the treatment of adult patients with Still's disease. Arthritis Rheum. 2002 May;46(5):1171-6. [12115220]
- Kadar J, Petrovicz E. Adult-onset Still's disease. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2004 Oct;18(5):663-76. [15454125]
- Mert A, Ozaras R, Tabak F, Bilir M, Ozturk R, Ozdogan H, Aktuglu Y. Fever of unknown origin: a review of 20 patients with adult-onset Still's disease. Clin Rheumatol. 2003 May;22(2):89-93. [12740670]