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Guide to Behcet’s Disease (Behçet’s Disease)

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: May 30, 2006

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Part 3 of 8 - What Are The 5 Most Common Symptoms of Behcet's Disease?

5 Common Symptoms

The 5 most common symptoms of Behcet's disease are:

  • Mouth sores affect almost all patients with Behcet's disease. Individual sores or ulcers are usually identical to canker sores. They are often the first symptom that a person notices and may occur long before any other symptoms appear. The sores usually have a red border and several may appear at the same time. They may be painful and can make eating difficult. Mouth sores go away in 10 to 14 days but often come back.

  • Genital sores affect more than half with Behcet's disease and most commonly appear on the scrotum in men and vulva in women. They look similar to the mouth sores and may be painful. After several outbreaks, they may cause scarring.

  • Skin problems are a common symptom of Behcet's disease. Skin sores often look red or resemble pus-filled bumps or a bruise. The sores are red and raised and typically appear on the legs and on the upper torso.

  • Uveitis involves inflammation of the middle or back part of the eye including the iris, and occurs in more than half of all people with Behcet's disease. Uveitis is more common among men than women and typically begins within 2 years of the first symptoms.

  • Arthritis occurs in more than half of all patients with Behcet's disease. Arthritis which causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, especially in the:

    Arthritis that results from Behcet's disease usually lasts a few weeks and does not cause permanent damage to the joints.

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