Still's disease is characterized by a type of inflammatory arthritis with symptoms such as pain and joint destruction, fever, skin rash, muscle pain and weight loss.
Generally, treatment consists of the administration of medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, prednisone and immunosuppressants.
What are the signs and symptoms
The signs and symptoms that manifest in people with Still's disease are high fever, skin rash, muscle and joint pain, polyarthritis, serositis, swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver and spleen, decreased appetite and loss of weight.
In more severe cases, this disease can lead to the destruction of the joints due to inflammation, being more common in the knees and wrists, inflammation of the heart and increased fluid in the lungs.
Possible causes
It is unclear what causes Still's disease, but some studies show that it can occur due to a viral or bacterial infection, due to changes in the immune system.
What precautions to take with food
Eating in Still's disease should be as healthy as possible, divided into 5 to 6 meals a day, with intervals of about 2 to 3 hours between each. You should also drink a lot of water and prefer foods with fiber in their composition.
In addition, milk and dairy products should be included in the diet, due to their composition in calcium, and meat, preferably lean, as they are a great source of vitamin B12, zinc and iron.
The consumption of sugar and highly processed foods, such as canned, salted and preserved products, should also be avoided. See some simple tips for healthy eating.
How the treatment is done
Generally, the treatment of Still's disease consists of the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, corticosteroids, such as prednisone or immunosuppressive agents, such as methotrexate, anakinra, adalimumab, infliximab or tocilizumab, for example.
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Bibliography
- MAYO CLINIC. Adult Still's disease. Available in: . Accessed on Dec 17, 2018
- Informative handbook for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Available in: . Accessed on Dec 17, 2018
- HEALTHLINE. Adult-Onset Still's Disease. Available in: . Accessed on Dec 17, 2018
- CARVALHO, Rafael Lopes et al. Still's disease in adolescence. Adolescência & Saúde. Vol.4. 53-55, 2007
