Familial Mediterranean Fever

Benign paroxysmal peritonitis is a rare, hereditary disorder that manifests with repeated episodes of inflammation within the abdomen. These episodes appear and disappear, and are usually accompanied by fever.

Frequent symptoms:

• Abdominal pain that arises in flare-ups
• Fever that accompanies the episodes
• Discomfort that subsides and returns over time

Why evaluate it? Recurrent episodes of abdominal pain with fever warrant study to distinguish them from other causes and understand their pattern.

Professionals involved: The gastroenterologist evaluates the digestive and abdominal symptoms, while the pediatrician accompanies the case when it appears in childhood. If you notice repeated flare-ups of abdominal pain, presenting it to a professional helps to clarify the picture.