Familial Mediterranean fever and Symptoms |Doctor in the house

Familial Mediterranean fever is an inflammatory disorder that causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation of your abdomen, lungs and joints.

Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited disorder that usually occurs in people of Mediterranean origin — including Sephardic Jews, Arabs, Italians, Armenians and Turks. But it may affect any ethnic group.

Familial Mediterranean fever is typically diagnosed during childhood. While there's no cure for this disorder, you may be able to relieve signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever — or even prevent them altogether — by sticking to your treatment plan.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever usually begin during childhood. Signs and symptoms occur in bouts called attacks that last one to three days.

Signs and symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever include:

I)      Fever

II)     Abdominal pain

III)    Chest pain

IV)   Achy, swollen joints

V)    Constipation followed by diarrhea

VI)   A red rash on your legs, especially below your knees

VII)  Muscle aches

VIII) A swollen, tender scrotum