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Guide to Behcets Disease (Behçets Disease)

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: May 30, 2006

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD

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Part 8 of 8 - What Is The Prognosis For A Person With Behcet's Disease?

Behcet's Disease Prognosis

Most people with Behcet's disease can lead productive lives and control symptoms with:

  • proper medicine
  • rest
  • exercise

Doctors can use many medicines to:

  • relieve pain
  • treat symptoms
  • prevent complications

When treatment is effective, flares usually become less frequent. Many patients eventually enter a period of remission (a disappearance of symptoms).

In some people, treatment does not relieve symptoms, and gradually more serious symptoms such as eye disease may occur. Serious symptoms may appear months or years after the first signs of Behçet's disease.

Behcet's Disease Research

Researchers are exploring possible genetic, bacterial, and viral causes of Behcet's disease as well as improved drug treatment.

Researchers are also investigating factors in the environment, such as bacteria or viruses, that may trigger Behcet's disease. In addition, researchers are identifying other medicines to better treat Behcet's disease.

Related Resources - Behcet's Disease / Behçet's Disease

  • Behcet's Disease / Behçet's Disease
  • What Is Behcet's Disease? (Behçet's Disease)
  • Vasculitides
  • Source: NIH Publication No. 04-5026

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