Question 1

what are the latest treatments for familial mediterranean fever ?

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Best, not latest: Fmf is treacherous -- your mainstay of therapy is still Colchicine to keep the disease at bay and prevent amyloidosis which is horrible. The interleukin 1 receptor antagonist Anakinra is a pricey adjunct that's needed only by a minority of patients.

Question 2

is there a herbal treatment for familial mediterranean fever?

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Yes: Colchicine, the mainstay of fmf treatment, is an herb -- from the beautiful crocus plant.  It staves off or averts the dreadful, common, and invariably fatal complication of amyloidosis, which is the real danger of fmf.  We are fortunate that mother nature has provided something this helpful.  Best wishes to you for a fine question.

Question 3

can familial mediterranean fever be detected easy?

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Not really.: The diagnosis of this disorder is made with a combination of clinical analysis and testing.  A history of typical attacks of fever and abdominal or joint pain in mediterranian groups like armenians or arabs is highly suggestive, with acutely high levels of c-reactive protein, wbc, and possibly evidence of renal failure.  Genetic tests to detect  mefv gene mutations and Metaraminol test can be done.

Question 4

can familial mediterranean fever be detected early?

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Rare condition: Fmf often presents as fever of undetermined origin.  If you are of appropriate ethnic background, have episodes of fever with abdominal pain and other suggestions of polyserositis and are without symptoms between attacks the illness is suspected and there are now molecular testing techniques for hereditary periodic fevers.  Without these symptoms, very difficult to suspect.

Question 5

familial mediterranean fever: can the basic problem be treated?

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Yes: There are available and effective treatments for fmf including Colchicine and anti-tnf drugs.

Question 6

familial mediterranean fever: is it possible for the basic defect be treated?

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No: This is a genetic disease caused in most cases by deficiency in pyrin. Replacing the protein won't help as it's needed only in certain areas where neutrophils have begun to congregate. Thankfully, if you're complaint with medication even when you feel well, you can usually avoid the horrible late consequence of the disease -- amyloidosis.

Question 7

is there any relations between otoimmune disease and familial mediterranean fever?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: They mimic each other, since both are prone to cause serositis unexpectedly. The most important thing to know about fmf -- if you actually have it -- is to comply with your treatment even if you do not feel sick. It will make you much less likely to get amyloidosis, which is a miserable way to go. Best wishes.

Question 8

what chromosome does the familial mediterranean fever relate to?

Accepted Answer

Chromosome 16: The mefv gene is located on the short (p) arm of chromosome 16 at position 13.3, from base pair 3, 292, 027 to 3, 306, 626  (per wikipedia).

Question 9

familial mediterranean fever: can the cause be treated?

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See an internist: Or a geneticist.  There are specialized dna testing techniques which can assist with this.  But first, before spending a great deal of money, make sure you have had intermittent episodes of self-remitting fevers, belong to one of the ethnic groups in which this occurs, and have no other source for your symptoms.  This is an uncommon condition.  See a good internist.

Question 10

any tips to someone with "familial mediterranean fever"?

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Off and on attacks: Signs and symptoms of familial mediterranean fever usually begin during childhood. In fact, 90 percent of all people initially diagnosed with fmf are younger than 20 years old. The signs and symptoms, which are collectively referred to as attacks, often occur with little warning. Generally, the attacks last two to three days.

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