What are the symptoms of Behçet's disease?
Sep 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Introduction
Behçet's disease, generally referring to Behçet's syndrome, is a systemic immune disorder whose fundamental pathological change is vasculitis. Main symptoms of Behçet's syndrome include oral ulcers, genital ulcers, ocular lesions, skin lesions, gastrointestinal tract involvement, and others. Patients should pay special attention to their daily diet, avoiding spicy, fried, and irritating foods to prevent exacerbation of the condition.
Behçet's disease, generally referring to Behçet's syndrome, is a systemic autoimmune disorder whose fundamental pathological change is vasculitis. Main symptoms of Behçet's syndrome include oral ulcers, genital ulcers, ocular lesions, skin lesions, and gastrointestinal damage.
1. Oral ulcers: Due to abnormal immune responses, ulcers form on the oral mucosa and tend to recur frequently.
2. Genital ulcers: Similar to oral ulcers but typically more severe and painful, with longer healing times and sometimes leaving scars.
3. Ocular lesions: Some patients develop eye involvement, causing inflammatory reactions that affect the normal function of the retina and other intraocular structures, potentially leading to vision loss or even blindness.
4. Skin lesions: Patients may also experience skin manifestations such as erythema nodosum, pseudofolliculitis, and acneiform folliculitis. These skin lesions commonly appear on the face, chest, back, or other areas and often recur.
5. Gastrointestinal damage: Behçet's syndrome can also cause gastrointestinal complications, including ulcers and perforations.
Because treatment for Behçet's syndrome usually requires a long duration, patients should pay special attention to their daily diet, avoiding spicy, fried, and irritating foods to prevent exacerbation of the condition.
