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Familial Mediterranean Fever Hereditary Inflammatory Disorder

Overview

Familial Mediterranean fever is a genetic causing autoinflammatory disorder characterised by repeated episodes of fevers and painful inflammation of your abdomen, lungs, and joints. Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder that is common among people of Mediterranean origin.

Signs and Symptoms

Fever, Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Achy, swollen joints, A red rash on your legs especially below your knees, Muscle aches, A swollen, tender scrotum

Common Causes

Genetic factor

Risk Factors

Family history of the disease, Being of Mediterranean ancestry

Investigation Techniques

Physical examination, Blood tests, Genetic testing

Treatment and Prevention

Colchicine, Drugs to prevent inflammation, Supportive treatment

Generics

Colchicine
Authorship
Written By
Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar
MD (Crimea State Medical University)
Reviewed By
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli
MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Information Updated on : Wed Feb 12 2020 16:04:04 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time)
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