Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Behçet disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Behçet disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Acne
A skin condition in which there is an increase in sebum secretion by the pilosebaceous apparatus associated wi...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Blindness
Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception defined as a profound reduction in visual perception. ...
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete ...
Hemoptysis
Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Dryness of the eye related to deficiency of the tear film components (aqueous, mucin, or lipid), lid surface a...
Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...
Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Recurrent fever
Periodic (episodic or recurrent) bouts of fever....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Behçet disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Behçet disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Behçet disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behçet disease?
Behçet disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Behçet disease?
Behçet disease is associated with 23 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Acne, Arthralgia, Blindness, Confusion, Diarrhea. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Behçet disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Behçet disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Behçet disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.