Dear readers, I will tell you about Behçet's disease, which is common in our country and can be fatal or cause serious health problems if not diagnosed. . The occurrence of Behçet's disease shows a geographical distribution and is seen in countries located on the historical Silk Road. Our country is one of the countries where Behçet's disease, also known as 'silk road disease', is seen most frequently. Apart from this, it is frequently seen in the Middle East, Asia and Japan. The disease is very rare in Europe and America. It tends to be more severe in men than in women.
Why does Behçet's disease occur?
Although the cause of the disease is not clearly known, we know that it is a kind of immune disease that occurs on a genetic basis. . Deviations in the normal course of immunity and malfunctioning of immune cells are the main causes. A wide variety of clinical findings can be seen in the disease, which can involve vessels of all sizes and inflammation of blood vessels accompanies the picture.
What are the symptoms of Behçet's disease?
We see in the symptoms of the disease; recurrent sores in the mouth. We call these sores “aphthae” in medical language. Another important feature of the disease is the recurrent painful sores on the genitals of the patients, apart from the aphthae seen in the mouth. These skin wounds seen in Behçet's patients are very important in the early diagnosis of the disease. Due to these wounds in the mouth and on the skin, the disease is in the special interest of the Dermatology branch. Other areas of involvement of Behçet's disease include the eyes, joints, intestines, veins and arteries, brain, spinal cord and digestive system. It is a disease that can cause inflammation at different levels in these organs and progress with attacks. The main finding in the eye is “uveitis”. The disease is not limited to only three symptoms, but it is a disease that can involve more than one organ and progress with attacks.
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The main finding of the disease in the eye is uveitis. Eye involvement may occur within 2-4 years after the diagnosis of Behçet's disease, or the disease may begin with blurred vision. The main symptoms are; eye redness, blurred vision, eye floaters and eye pain. Since it can also cause vision loss, patients should apply to the nearest health institution without wasting time.
Is Behçet's disease contagious?
The disease is not contagious.
Is there a cure for Behçet's disease?
The disease can be treated. However, none of the treatments applied can completely eliminate Behçet's disease. In the treatment, we use drugs that suppress inflammation. The important thing here is that patients should be treated and followed up jointly by different disciplines, as the disease can progress with very different clinical findings.
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