Re: Behret's

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Hi Susan: Behcet's (pronounced beshettes) is a chronic rheumatoid condition caused by the body's immune system overreating and producing inflammation. It often attacks blood vessels, causing vasculitis. The cause is unknown, may be triggered by a virus. The immune system turns on its own cells so it is considered an auto-immune disorder. To be diagnosed, most people have recurrent mouth ulcers plus sometimes genital ulcers, eye, joint, skin inflammaiton. Sometimes the GI tract is involved (besides the mouth) and resembles crohn's. There is no cure, only treatment of the symptoms. Sometimes immunosuppressive drugs are used. It usually isn't life threatening but can cause a lot of problems. 15,000 people in the U.S. have this condition, but I believe there are a lot more undiagnosed. For more information see http://www.alexknight.clara.net/behcet's-syndrome/home.html. You should find a reference to this website if you do a general search. It is called B.O.W. or Behcet's on the Web.

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