Behcet's disease is a rare immune-mediated systemic vasculitis. Symptoms include oral ulcers, genital ulcers, ophthalmia and skin damage. The disease often involves the nervous system, digestive tract, lung, kidney, and epididymis. The disease has a pattern of repeated attack and remission. The majorities of cases have mild symptoms or just feel fatigue and discomfort. Some patients have joint pain, headache, dizziness, and weight loss. The onset can be acute or chronic. Acute type is rare but the symptoms are significant. Some may be accompanied by fever (usually low grade fever). This syndrome can be fatal if patients develop vascular aneurysm or severe neurological complications. Treatment: The purpose of the electric current treatment is to relieve symptoms, reduce inflammation, and control the immune system. Interferon aplha-2a may be an effective alternative treatment, especially for genital ulcers, oral ulcers, and ocular lesions. Thalidomide can also modulate the immunity system.
How is Behcet's disease treated in practice?