PFAPA syndrome
PFAPA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with PFAPA syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with PFAPA syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Periodic fever
Episodic fever that recurs at regular intervals....
Recurrent pharyngitis
Increased susceptibility to pharyngitis, as manifested by recurrent episodes of pharyngeal infection that are ...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate PFAPA syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating PFAPA syndrome. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PFAPA syndrome?
PFAPA syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. PFAPA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of PFAPA syndrome?
PFAPA syndrome is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Arthralgia, Fatigue, Headache, Migraine, Myalgia. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is PFAPA syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with PFAPA syndrome include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have PFAPA syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.