What is it?
An autoimmune condition when one’s blood vessels become hot red and swollen (inflamed).
It is common in the following areas:
Far East
The Middle East
Mediterranean countries i.e.
Cause
Auto-immune condition – when the body thinks it’s under attack and attacks its own part of the body.
In cases of Behçet’s disease, it’s thought the immune system mistakenly attacks the blood vessels.
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Symptoms
Swollen lymph glands and/or reoccurring mouth ulcers?
Re-current ulcers in genitals?
Difficulty swallowing?
General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
Balance and dizziness problems?
Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness?
Joint stiffness and pain?
Cold hand and feet which can be numb and painful?
Acne-like rash and bumpy rash?
Blurred vision?
Flashing lights?
Floaters where shadows move across ones vision range?
Loss of vision?
Pain in back of eyes (common in arthritis sufferers)?
Pain in eyes which can get worst when one focuses on an object and/or reading?
Sensitive to light?
Severe redness in eye?
Nail changes:
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips: Medical Emergency Condition
And/or do not wait, phone for ambulance if have or develop:
Blurred vision?
Flashing lights?
Floaters where shadows move across ones vision range?
Loss of vision?
Pain in back of eyes (common in arthritis sufferers)?
Cold hand and feet which can be numb and painful?
Blood clots Chest pain (blood clot moving to lungs):
Non-stop Coughing?
Difficult or laboured breathing (dyspnea)?
Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)?
This condition may show similar symptoms to:
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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