Symptoms of Behcet's Disease: Inflammation of the Digestive Tract
Rarely, Behcet's disease causes inflammation and ulceration (sores) throughout the digestive tract that are identical to the aphthous lesions in the mouth and genital area. This can lead to:
Because these symptoms are similar to symptoms of other diseases of the digestive tract, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, careful evaluation is essential to rule out these other conditions.
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