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Behcet's Syndrome

Also called: Behcet's disease

Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are

Sores in the mouth
Sores on the sex organs
Other skin sores
Swelling of parts of the eye
Pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints

More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness.

Doctors aren't sure what causes Behcet's. It is rare in the United States, but is common in the Middle East and Asia. It mainly affects people in their 20s and 30s. Diagnosing Behcet's can take a long time, because symptoms may come and go, and it may take months or even years to have all of the symptoms. There is no cure. Treatment focuses on reducing pain and preventing serious problems.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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What Is Behcet's Disease?(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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Overviews
- Behcet's Disease(Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center)
- Behcet's Disease(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
- Questions and Answers about Behcet's Disease(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Diagnosis (of Behçet's Disease)(American Behcet's Disease Association)
- Most Common Symptoms and Signs of Behcet's Disease(American Behcet's Disease Association)
Treatment
- Prednisone(Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center)
- Treatments for Behcet's Disease(American Behcet's Disease Association)
Specific Conditions
- Behçet's Disease of the Eye(National Eye Institute)
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Behcet Syndrome(National Institutes of Health)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Organizations
- American Behcet's Disease Association
- National Eye Institute
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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