Behcet's disease can lead to problems such as arthritis and ulcers on the genitals and mouth. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this condition, including information on possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this disease.
Although the causes of Behcet's disease are unknown, inflammation of the blood vessels often causes symptoms to appear. This eMedTV page explains how the environment and genetics, while not causes of Behcet's disease, may lead to its development.
Symptoms of Behcet's disease can range from inflammation of the eye to blood clots to blindness. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of Behcet's disease can also include arthritis, difficulty coordinating movement, stiff neck, and others.
A physical exam, a skin-prick test, and a visual exam are all aspects of the process used to make a Behcet's disease diagnosis. This eMedTV resource explains how a doctor rules out other conditions before diagnosing Behcet's disease.
The Behcet's disease treatment the doctor chooses usually depends on the severity of the condition. This eMedTV resource highlights the different Behcet's disease treatment options, like corticosteroids and immunosuppressive medicines.
A Behcet's disease prognosis can be hard to make, because symptoms may appear years after the initial diagnosis is made. This eMedTV page explains that, in most cases, the Behcet's disease prognosis is favorable with proper treatment.
Behcet's disease research is examining the role bacteria and viruses play in the formation of the disease. This eMedTV page explains these areas of focus, as well as potential benefits for participants in Behcet's disease research studies.
