Mediterranean Fever (FMF)

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a hereditary condition that causes recurrent episodes of fever and inflammation, primarily affecting areas like the abdomen, chest, joints, and skin. These attacks can last from a few hours to a few days and may be accompanied by symptoms such as pain, swelling, and redness. FMF results from genetic mutations that lead to excessive inflammatory responses in the body. Although it is most common in people of Mediterranean descent, it can affect anyone. Treatment usually involves medications like colchicine to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks and prevent complications such as amyloidosis, a condition involving abnormal protein deposits.