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Hyper-IgD syndrome

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Are there certain foods that can trigger a flare up of hyper IgD syndrome? 

The following information may help to address your question:


Are there any foods that are known to trigger attacks in individuals with hyper IgD syndrome?

A search of the resources available to us did not identify any reports of foods that have been found to cause attacks in individuals with hyper IgD syndrome. We encourage you to discuss any specific factors which appear to trigger attacks in your particular case with your health care provider(s).
Last updated: 8/25/2011

What factors may precipitate attacks in individuals with hyper IgD syndrome?

Fever episodes in individuals with hyper IgD syndrome can be triggered by vaccinations, surgery, injury, or stress.[1][2]
Last updated: 3/5/2013

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  1. Shinawi M, Scaglia F. Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes. Medscape Reference. 2017; http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/952254-overview.
  2. Mevalonate kinase deficiency. Genetics Home Reference (GHR). 2011; http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/mevalonate-kinase-deficiency. Accessed 3/5/2013.