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   What are the signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever?

   • Signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever usually begin during childhood. They occur in bouts called attacks that last 1-3 days. Arthritic attacks may last for weeks or months. Signs and symptoms of FMF attacks vary, but can include: The attacks generally resolve spontaneously after a few days.

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   How do I know if I have a Mediterranean fever?

   • Tests and procedures used to diagnose familial Mediterranean fever include: Physical exam. Your health care provider may ask you about your signs and symptoms and do a physical exam to gather more information. Review of your family medical history.

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   Can familial Mediterranean fever be cured?

   • FMF is typically diagnosed during childhood. While there's no cure for this disorder, you may be able to relieve or even prevent signs and symptoms of FMF by following your treatment plan. Signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever usually begin during childhood. They occur in bouts called attacks that last 1-3 days.

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   Where can I find information about familial Mediterranean fever?

   • Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2024. Available from: National Genome Research Institute. Learning About Familial Mediterranean Fever. June 29, 2017. Available at: Mayo Clinic for Medical Education and Research.

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   What causes familial Mediterranean fever?

   • Familial Mediterranean fever is caused by a gene change (mutation) that's passed from parents to children. The gene change affects the function of an immune system protein called pyrin, causing problems in regulating inflammation in the body. In people with FMF, change occurs in a gene called MEFV. Many different changes in MEFV are linked to FMF.

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   Can genetic counseling help with familial Mediterranean fever?

   • Genetic counseling can help you understand gene changes and their effects. There's no cure for familial Mediterranean fever. However, treatment can help relieve symptoms, prevent attacks and prevent complications caused by inflammation. Medications used to relieve symptoms and prevent attacks of FMF include: Colchicine.

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   Nov 11, 2021 · Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disorder that causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation of your abdomen, chest and joints.

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   Nov 11, 2021 · If you have signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever, you may begin by seeing your family health care provider. Your health care provider may refer you to a specialist in inflammatory diseases (rheumatologist).

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   Sep 30, 2010 · Characterised by recurrent attacks of fever and systemic inflammation, typically lasting 24-72 hours and presenting in childhood. Rare manifestations include chronic arthritis, spondyloarthropathy, myopathies, and protracted febrile myalgia.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent episodes (attacks) of fever and acute inflammation of the membranes lining the abdomen, joints and lungs.

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   Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disease. Its features are intermittent attacks of painful inflammation, abdominal pain, fever, and arthritis. Its attacks take from a few hours to a few days of symptoms and the recurrence takes a few weeks or months.

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   Nov 11, 2021 · Diseases & Conditions. Familial Mediterranean fever. This genetic autoinflammatory disorder causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation. Treatment can prevent attacks and complications.

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and serositis (eg, peritonitis, pleuritis, pericarditis, synovitis) or erysipelas-like erythema. Most patients with FMF experience their first attack in early childhood.