What Is Behçet’s Disease?
The disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Helusi Behçet, a professor of dermatology in Istanbul. Behçet’s disease is now recognized as a chronic condition that causes sores or ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals, and inflammation in parts of the eye. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis (swollen, painful, stiff joints) and inflammation of the digestive tract, brain, and spinal cord.
Mouth sores—Mouth sores (known as oral aphthosis and aphthous stomatitis) affect almost all patients with Behçet’s disease. They are often the first symptom that a person notices and may occur long before any other symptoms appear. The sores usually have a red border and several may appear at the same time. They can be painful and make eating difficult. Mouth sores go away in 10 to 14 days but often come back. Small sores usually heal without scarring, but larger ones may scar.
What Kind of Doctor Treats a Patient With Behçet’s Disease?
Because the disease affects different parts of the body, a patient will probably see several different doctors. It may be helpful to both the doctors and the patient for one doctor to manage the complete treatment plan. This doctor can coordinate treatment and monitor any side effects from the various medications the patient takes.
A rheumatologist (a doctor specializing in arthritis) often manages the patient’s overall treatment and treats joint disease. The following specialists treat other symptoms that affect different body systems:
*** Urologist—treats genital sores in men. ***
Topical Medicine
Topical medicine is applied directly on the sores to relieve pain and discomfort. For example, doctors prescribe rinses to treat mouth sores. Creams are used to treat skin and genital sores. The medicine usually contains corticosteroids, which reduce inflammation, or an anesthetic, which relieves pain.
Oral Medicine
Doctors also prescribe medicines taken by mouth to reduce inflammation throughout the body, suppress the overactive immune system, and relieve symptoms. Doctors may prescribe one or more of the medicines described below to treat the various symptoms of Behçet’s disease.
2007-04-15 01:56:10
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answered by sbahawk 2
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Doctor For Mouth Sores
2016-12-17 13:39:40
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answered by ? 4
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Try Warm Salt Water, try and Hold it on the Side where the Sore is, you Can do this as Often as it is Comfortable for you, do not Swish it around, as this would Irritate the Area, and Stretch the Cheeks, if this does not Help you in 24hrs. you Should have it Seen By a Doctor. Another Step is, if you Have a Dentist, Call and Get More Info.
2016-03-18 01:43:01
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answered by ? 3
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If you haven't already, use Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouth wash. It will kill pain and heal any mouth soreness I have ever had for many years. Swish several times a day and you can even brush with it to get it below the gum line.
I have used this since 1966, on nearly a daily basis and it keeps your gums very healthy.
2007-04-15 02:49:45
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answered by ? 7
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Without knowing your medical history and what's been going on in general in your life, I have no direction to guide you regarding home remedies. See your family doctor. They can guide and / or help you.
2007-04-15 01:33:08
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answered by Anonymous
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check with a dental
they treat everythin regarding mouth
2007-04-15 01:27:42
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answered by B for bernadetta 3
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Your dentist. They will have some mouth wash that they say can help (Did not help mine). Try to stay away from sugars and citris.
2007-04-15 01:32:33
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answered by swhwmw98 3
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what doctor for blister s inside lip
2015-12-31 09:39:38
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answered by diane 1
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Go see your dentist.
He will either treat it or send you to the right place.
Don't delay. Good luck.
2007-04-15 01:29:10
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answered by Billy Butthead 7
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Dentist is the best answer for it, they can heal many problem about mouth or teeth...etc
2007-04-15 01:31:37
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answered by dieu linh v 1
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