Family Mediterranean fever is a genetic autoinflammatory disorder that sources recurrent fevers and painful inflammation of your abdomen, lungs and joints. But it can affect people in any ethnic grouping. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an inherited disease, accustomed by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation of the abdominal lining, inflammation of the lining surrounding the lungs, painful, swollen joints and a characteristic ankle rash. Familial Mediterranean fever is generally diagnosed during childhood. While there's no cure for this disorder, you may be able to relieve signs and tsarists of familial Mediterranean fever — or even avert them altogether — by adhering to your treatment plan.