Still's Disease (Adult Onset) : Symptoms
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Symptoms could include:
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Almost all patients will have fever, joint pain, sore throat, and a rash. The fever usually comes on quickly once per day, most commonly in the afternoon or evening; The skin rash is typically salmon pink colored and comes and goes with the fever;...
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Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6?F (37?C).
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A fever is a way for the body to fight infection. But it may also be a sign of a serious illness, especially in children younger than 3 months and children who haven't been immunized. Know when to seek medical care for your child.
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Hyperthermia involves raising the body ' s core temperature as a means of eradicating tumors. The treatment simulates fever .
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Hyperthermia is the use of therapeutic heat to treat various cancers on and inside the body. Purpose The purpose of hyperthermia is to shrink and hopefully destroy cancer without harming noncancerous cells.
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Joint pain can affect one or more joints. See also arthritis (inflammation of joints), muscle pain , and bursitis .
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Swelling occurs in the joints when fluid accumulates in the soft tissue, such as "water on the knee."
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Hepatomegaly is the enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. Hepatosplenomegaly is enlargement of both the liver and the spleen -- see splenomegaly .
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Muscle aches and pains are common and can involve more than one muscle. Muscle pain also can involve ligaments, tendons, and fascia, the soft tissues that connect muscles, bones, and organs together. See also muscle cramps and joint pain .
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Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin.
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The popular term for a group of spots or red, inflamed skin that is usually a symptom of an underlying condition or disorder. Often temporary, a rash is only rarely a sign of a serious problem.
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Rash is a popular term for a group of spots or an area of red, inflamed skin. A rash is usually a symptom of an underlying condition or disorder.
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The popular term for a group of spots or red, inflamed skin that is usually a symptom of an underlying condition or disorder. Often temporary, a rash is only rarely a sign of a serious problem.
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A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swallow.
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Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza .
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Sore throat is an upper respiratory infection that may be caused by inflammation of the pharynx, larynx, or tonsils. Thus, it is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with common cold or influenza .
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Sore throat is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. Sore throat is also called pharyngitis.
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Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the back of the throat. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza .
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Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.
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The term "swollen glands" refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes. In a child, a node is enlarged if it is larger than one centimeter (0.4 inch) in diameter. See also lymphadenitis and lymphangitis .
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