Familial Mediterranean fever history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
The hallmark of familial Mediterranean fever is periodic fever and serositis. A positive history of periodic fever lasting 1 to 3 days and serositis is suggestive of FMF. Common symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever include abdominal pain, episodic fever, arthralgia, chest pain, myalgia, vomiting, and fatigue.
History and Symptoms
- The hallmark of familial Mediterranean fever is periodic fever and serositis. A positive history of periodic fever lasting 1 to 3 days and serositis is suggestive of FMF.
History
Patients with familial Mediterranean fever may have a positive history of:[1]
- Periodic fever
- Recurrent abdominal pain
- Recurrent chest pain
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever include:[2]
- Abdominal pain
- Episodic fever
- Arthralgia
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of familial Mediterranean fever include:[2]
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Aphthous stomatitis
- Painful lymph node
References
- ↑ Sohar E, Gafni J, Pras M, Heller H (August 1967). "Familial Mediterranean fever. A survey of 470 cases and review of the literature". Am. J. Med. 43 (2): 227–53. PMID 5340644.
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