Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, indicating inflammation.
Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome (FCAS)
An autoinflammatory disease in a group of rare diseases called Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS). It is also known as FCAS.
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
A rare and chronic autoinflammatory disease belonging to a group of diseases known as Periodic Fever Syndromes. FMF is an inherited disorder that usually occurs in people of Mediterranean origin—including those of Jewish, Arab, Armenian, Turkish, North African, Greek, or Italian ancestry. But it can affect people in any ethnic group.
Faecal calprotectin
A protein found in white blood cells, elevated levels in stool can indicate inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
Ferritin
A protein that stores iron, elevated levels can indicate inflammation.
Fibrinogen
A protein involved in blood clotting, also elevated in inflammation.
Flare
An acute episode of disease symptoms or increased severity of symptoms.
Genetic
Of or relating to the genes or heredity, meaning it can be passed down in families.
Gout
An extremely painful form of arthritis generally caused by having too much uric acid in your body. The uric acid can form crystals that build up in joints like elbows or fingers, but most commonly in big toes and these crystals attract a painful inflammatory response to the site.
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