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Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is characterized by recurrent painful inflammatory attacks in the abdomen, chest, or joints. These attacks are often accompanied by high fever, headache, and rashes. The main symptoms of the disease include:
* Abdominal Pain: Abdominal pain, observed in approximately 90% of FMF patients, typically lasts between 12 and 72 hours and can mimic acute appendicitis.
* Recurrent Fever Episodes: Fever, which can rise to 38.5°C-40°C, usually accompanies abdominal, chest, and joint pains.
* Chest Pain: Chest pain that makes breathing difficult may occur in 20-40% of patients.
* Joint Swelling and Pain: Joint pains and swellings, seen in 50-60% of patients, primarily affect the knees, ankles, and hip joints.
* Skin Rashes: Skin manifestations, such as "erysipelas-like" red rashes, are often seen on the skin between the knee and ankle, and these resolve within a few days.
* Muscle Aches: Muscle aches, which can appear with fever, are also among the symptoms of FMF.
* Swollen and Tender Scrotum: Although rare, swelling and tenderness in the testicular sac (scrotum) can be observed.
FMF patients can lead a completely normal life between attacks, and symptoms fully resolve. Factors that may trigger attacks include stress and infections.
What are the symptoms of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)?
* Abdominal Pain: Abdominal pain, observed in approximately 90% of FMF patients, typically lasts between 12 and 72 hours and can mimic acute appendicitis.
* Recurrent Fever Episodes: Fever, which can rise to 38.5°C-40°C, usually accompanies abdominal, chest, and joint pains.
* Chest Pain: Chest pain that makes breathing difficult may occur in 20-40% of patients.
* Joint Swelling and Pain: Joint pains and swellings, seen in 50-60% of patients, primarily affect the knees, ankles, and hip joints.
* Skin Rashes: Skin manifestations, such as "erysipelas-like" red rashes, are often seen on the skin between the knee and ankle, and these resolve within a few days.
* Muscle Aches: Muscle aches, which can appear with fever, are also among the symptoms of FMF.
* Swollen and Tender Scrotum: Although rare, swelling and tenderness in the testicular sac (scrotum) can be observed.
FMF patients can lead a completely normal life between attacks, and symptoms fully resolve. Factors that may trigger attacks include stress and infections.