Frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children with familial Mediterranean fever

ConclusionsThis study showed that children with FMF may predispose to pain predominant FGIDs. We also suggest that FGIDs should be considered in FMF patients suffering recurrent abdominal pain episodes unaccompanied by APR elevation, which can be also named as incomplete FMF attacks.

Source: Clinical Rheumatology - January 31, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research