Intermittent Adult-Onset Still’s Disease

Intermittent Adult-Onset Still’s Disease

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Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreMay 23, 2022

The topic Intermittent Adult-Onset Still’s Disease you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Adult-Onset Still’s Disease.

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  • Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is a rare condition that may affect several parts of the body. It is considered to be an auto-inflammatory condition that affects young and middle-aged adults
  • The condition is marked by a set of 3 characteristic symptoms consisting of high fevers, joint pain, and salmon-colored rashes on the skin. The symptoms may ‘come and go’, meaning that some individuals may remain without symptoms for many months or even years
  • It is reported that Adult-Onset Still’s Disease can progress in the following 3 diverse ways:
    • Monophasic AOSD: The symptoms are present for a period lasting less than 1 year  
    • Intermittent AOSD: The affected individual experiences multiple flare-ups, with periods of full remission in between each episode (remaining symptom-free for over 3 months)
    • Chronic AOSD: The disease is permanent and there are no periods of remission 
  • The complications of Adult-Onset Still’s Disease include the involvement and inflammation of many vital organs in the body, including the heart, kidney, and lungs, causing associated signs and symptoms
  • Adult-Onset Still’s Disease is treated symptomatically, since it is presently an incurable condition. Often, a combination of medications (including steroid therapy, if necessary) may be recommended by the healthcare provider. The medication Canakinumab offers dramatic relief
  • The prognosis of Adult-Onset Still’s Disease depends on the severity of the signs and symptoms and may be assessed on a case-by-case manner. Individuals showing involvement of the vital organs may have poorer prognosis

Please find comprehensive information on Adult-Onset Still’s Disease regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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