Behcet's Disease is a chronic rheumatic illness, initiated through the bodies immune system being over-reactive, and producing unpredictable episodes of inflammation which affect mostly the small blood vessels. Symptoms may occur wherever there is a blood supply. Most can be suppressed by the right and relevant treatment. To date the cause is still unknown. It is not known if the disease is hereditary, but this is suspected (some families do have the disease in different generations). It is not thought to be an infection.

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We are making an effort to present you with the entire spectrum of information on Behcet's Disease. The emphasis of this site deals with providing support and information. In the meantime you can contact us at our e-mail address:information@behcetsuk.org.

If you are not familiar with our organisation and your first contact with us is online please take the time to acquaint yourself with the site: We are confident that this website will answer your needs and questions.

At the click of a mouse, visitors to this site are able to access hundreds of pages to find answers to their most frequently asked questions on subjects such as diagnosis, medications, caring for your eyesight, what symptoms to look for and the effect Behcet's Disease can have on your life. You can pick up some handy hints for treating ulcers and find out the best way to manage this illness.

Designed as a 'first port of call' for anyone concerned about their Behcet's Disease, the website is packed with information that is reassuring, accurate and easy to understand. We would particularly recommend the conference section and the information section.

It is hoped that the site will help to allay fears, dispel myths and raise awareness of the importance of having prompt treatment.

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