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
Source: NIH Publication No. 04-5026
