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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 2

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.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: familial mediterranean fever?

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MEDITERRANEAN FEVER: Familial mediterranean fever, also called familial paroxysmal or recurrent polyserositis is an inherited condition characterized by transient recurring attacks of abdominal pain, fever, pleurisy (chest pain), arthritis, and rash. The condition is asymptomatic between attacks.

Question 4

familial mediterranean fever: is getting pregnancy ok?

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Yes: Because fmf is a relatively rare condition there are few studies of large numbers to answer this really well.  Colchicine is used for symptom control in fmf.  Data suggest now real difference in pregnancy outcome in treated vs untreated groups, but treatment helps with symptoms.  Genetic testing for offspring is recommended.  Increased infertility rates and miscarriages (~25%) with this disease.

Question 5

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 6

is there any cure to familial mediterranean fever?

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See below: At present, there are no cures, but management is available with a medicine called colchicine.  See your doctor for more info.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

could you explain what is familial mediterranean fever?

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Inherited disorder: It is an inherited disorder causing fever and pain and swelling at multiple sites. There is no cure but symptoms can be controlled. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/familial-mediterranean-fever/ds00766.

Question 10

i want to know what's the familial mediterranean fever?

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Serious illness: This is a genetic defect in pyrin, which is a protein left behind by angry neutrophils that go to a scene of acute injury to let the other neutrophils know they can maybe stay behind. Inflammatory responses are exaggerated. Most serious is a tendency to late amyloidosis which is horrible. If you're diagnosed comply with your medical regimen scrupulously. Best wishes.

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