Familial Mediterranean fever

Alternative names:

benign paroxysmal peritonitis; periodic disease; periodic fever; periodic peritonitis; recurrent polyserositis

Treatment:

The treatment is symptomatic and supportive. A low-fat diet may reduce the number and severity of attacks. The medication colchicine may also reduce the attacks.

Expectations (prognosis):

The attacks usually run their course without treatment. No medicine to cure the disorder is available.

Complications:

Discomfort is the primary complication.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms develop (to rule out other possible causes of the symptoms).