2. Adult-onset Still’s Disease
Most inflammatory diseases have a negative effect on the cartilage, joints, and bones of the body including Adult-onset Still’s disease. Along with the joints, Adult-onset Still’s disease also attacks other parts of the body including the internal organs. Most adults who suffer from Adult-onset Still’s disease will also notice that their body retains much more iron than it is able to process.
Adult-onset Still’s disease tends to present in a person before their 45th birthday, but there are some cases where it manifests even later in life. There is no exact cause of Adult-onset Still’s disease that has been identified, nor is there any way to prevent or cure the ailment. Many medical professionals have a belief that it is triggered by infections or viruses, but till now these theories are unproven. One of the key indicators of Adult-onset Still’s disease is an increased iron level that has no other cause.