@beks.harris: Behçet’s Syndrome (also known as Behçet’s Disease or, simply, Behçet’s) is a chronic condition resulting from disturbances in the body’s immune system. The body’s immune system normally protects the body against infections by producing controlled inflammation. In Behçet’s, it becomes overactive and results in unpredictable outbreaks of unwanted and exaggerated inflammation. This extra inflammation particularly affects blood vessels of all sizes, including arteries and veins. As a result, symptoms occur wherever there is a patch of inflammation; this can be anywhere where there is a blood supply – from the brain down to the feet. Most of the symptoms are painful but not life-threatening. However, when the disease affects major parts of the body, such as the eyes or brain, it can cause serious consequences including blindness or strokes – but this is fortunately rare. Behçet’s symptoms typically come and go in a series of attacks (flare-ups) throughout life. The disease can often, but not always, become less severe with increasing age, where flare-ups become less aggressive and happen less frequently. Most people with Behçet’s have a normal lifespan and, with appropriate medical help, can hope to lead close-to-normal daily lives. #behcetsdisease #behcetsuk #behcetsawareness #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness

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