Style syndrome in adults
Steele's syndrome is a rare type of arthritis characterized by a sore throat, a trout-like rash, and a high fever that rises noticeably once or twice a day. Joint pain develops several weeks after these early symptoms
The cause of the disease is unknown, although researchers believe that it starts due to some infection. Some patients have only one episode of the syndrome, while others are chronically affected by the syndrome
Adult-style disease with inflammatory arthritis that resembles rheumatoid arthritis Inflammation can damage the joints, especially in the wrist Treatment includes medications such as prednisolone to control inflammation
The cause of Steele's disease is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a certain viral or bacterial infection
Most patients with Steele syndrome complain of some combination of these symptoms: - Inflammation of the throat It is one of the first symptoms Lymph nodes in the neck may become swollen and painful
- Heat You may have a fever every day (at least 38.9C) for a week or more The heat peaks in the late afternoon or early evening Sometimes two peaks of fever can be observed in a day Between episodes, the temperature returns to normal
- Rash The color of the trout's foreskin, the pink rash disappears and appears with the fever The rash appears mainly on the body, hands or feet Physical contact, contact with the skin provokes discharge
- Painful and swollen joints Joints, especially those of the knee, wrist, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder, are sore, painful, and inflamed. Generally, the discomfort in the joints will last at least 2 weeks
- Muscle pain Muscle pain usually comes and goes with fever The pain may be so severe that it interferes with your normal daily life
- Having any of these symptoms does not mean you have style syndrome Signs and symptoms are similar to other diseases such as mononucleosis and a type of cancer called lymphoma.
When to consult a doctor If you have a high fever, rash, joint pain, consult a doctor to determine the cause Also, if you have already been diagnosed with STD and develop a cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or other unusual symptoms, contact your doctor.
