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    Behcet’s Disease A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Behcet’s Disease A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Behcet’s Disease A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
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    Behcet’s Disease A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

    By Kenneth Kee

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    This book describes Behcet’s Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
    Behcet's disease (also known as Behcet's syndrome) is an infrequent disorder which causes frequent ulcers in the mouth and genital area and can affect different parts of the body.
    The syndrome most often affects the eyes (ileitis), mouth (pathos ulcers) and skin (genital sores).
    Behcet's disease is a disease that involves vasculities (inflammation of the blood vessels).
    It causes disorders in many parts of the body.
    Causes
    The actual cause of this disorder is still not entirely understood, even though there is plenty of research being done in this area.
    Most symptoms of Behcet’s disease are due to swelling of the blood vessels.
    The patient may have a gene that causes a disorder in the immune system, making it more likely the person will get the disease.
    Some item in the environment, such as bacteria or viruses, may then cause the immune system to attack its blood vessels.
    Symptoms:
    The symptoms of Behcet’s disease differ for each person.
    Some people have only mild symptoms, such as sores in the mouth.
    Others have more serious disorders, such as vision loss.
    If the person is having symptoms, then he or she is going through a “flare.”
    The five most frequent symptoms of Behcet’s disease are:
    1.Mouth sores.
    2.Genital sores.
    3.Other skin sores.
    4.Swelling of parts of the eye.
    5.Arthritis (pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints).
    Less frequent symptoms are:
    1.Swelling in the brain and spinal cord.
    2.Blood clots.
    3.Swelling in the digestive system (the parts of the body that digest food).
    4.Blindness.
    Diagnosis:
    Behcet’s disease is hard to diagnose because:
    1.The symptoms do not normally appear all at once.
    2.There are other illnesses that have the same symptoms.
    3.There is no single test to diagnose Behcet’s disease.
    Symptoms used to find out if the person has the disease are:
    1.Mouth sores at least three times in 12 months.
    2.Two of the following:
    a.Genital sores that go away and come back.
    b.Swelling of parts of the eye (with vision loss).
    c.Skin sores.
    d.Small red bumps that occur after the doctor pricks the skin with a needle.
    The pathergy test, which measures the sensitivity of the skin, may be done by the doctor.
    If a typical diagnostic red spot appears, the result is positive.
    If the result is positive this does not mean that the patient definitely does have Behcet's disease.
    Treatment
    There is no cure for Behcet’s disease.
    The treatment will help decrease pain and prevent serious disorders.
    Medicines:
    1.Corticosteroids—medicines to reduce pain and swelling.
    2.Other drugs to help control the immune system, decrease swelling, and prevent symptoms.
    Activity
    1.Rest when having symptoms.
    2.Moderate exercise, such as swimming or walking
    If the symptoms are mild then the patient may only need treatment such as topical steroid to mouth ulcers when he or she has a flare-up.
    Steroid eye drops are given if the patient has inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uveitis).
    Simple painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen may improve any painful joints.
    If the patient is experiencing more severe symptoms then medicine is normally given to try to suppress the disease.
    This is normally in the form of steroid tablets and also another medicine to suppress the immune system
    For oral and genital ulcers, the topical steroids or sucralfate solution is the first-line treatment for mild isolated ulcers.
    For serious mucocutaneous sores, systemic corticosteroids, azathioprine, dapsone, interferon-alfa, colchicine, and thalidomide have improved
    Doctors advise using infliximab and adalimumab as first-line immunomodulatory medicines for eye manifestations

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Behcet’s Disease
    Cha

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateFeb 15, 2018
    ISBN9781370640119
    Behcet’s Disease A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:"A Family Doctor's Tale"This book is a blend of Dr. Kee’s personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It’s a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.“Specialized Medical Conditions”Books like **"Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Treatment"** focus on specific conditions, offering in-depth information about diagnosis, treatment options, and patient management.“Healthcare Management”Some of his works touch on broader aspects of healthcare, discussing patient care, medical ethics, and the role of the family doctor in the healthcare system“Medical Case Studies”“Case Notes from a Family Doctor": This book provides insights into real-life medical cases that Dr. Kee has encountered in his practice, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at diagnostic processes and patient care.“Health Education”His writings aim to educate the public on maintaining health and preventing diseases, covering topics like healthy living, nutrition, and fitness“Life and death of different Cell”“Life and death of Red Blood Cell” This book describes the beginning of a red blood cell (named Red Bull) from its origin from the bone marrow and its journey around the body before its death in the spleen. Other stories told are Sperm cell, Ovum, Cancer cell etc."Singapore's Medical and Social History"**"My Personal Singapore History":** This book reflects on Singapore's development from a medical perspective, interwoven with personal stories and observations about healthcare in the country.His works are known for simplifying complex medical information, making it accessible to the general public.Dr. Kenneth Kee's books cover a wide range of health and medical topics.He is known for writing in a clear and straightforward manner, making complex medical information accessible to the general public.His works are known for simplifying complex medical information, making it accessible to the general public.If you are looking for a good starting point, "A Family Doctor's Tale" offers a well-rounded introduction to Dr. Kee’s experiences and insights.It is engaging and provides a mix of personal stories and medical knowledge, making it a good entry into his work.One of the best health tips, supported by both medical professionals like Dr. Kenneth Kee and health research, is to focus on preventive care.This means taking steps to maintain your health before problems arise.There are books on Psychological conditions (PTSD) and disorders (Depression, dementia etc) and children books on Time travelMany of his books are available on platforms like Amazon and Smashwords.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Behcet’s Disease A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

      Behcet’s Disease

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      The Condition,

      Diagnosis,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Conditions

      By

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2018 Smashwords Edition

      Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes Behcet’s Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

      (What The patient Need to Treat Behcet’s Disease)

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If the patient would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      I have been writing medical articles for my blog http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Disorder) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

      My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

      Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

      I then wrote an autobiolographical account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

      This autobiolographical account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://kenkee481.wordpress.com.

      From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.

      Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

      For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

      The later books go into more details of medical disorders.

      The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

      Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

      As I tried to bring the patient the latest information about a disorder or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

      Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

      I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

      I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

      I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

      Chapter 1

      Behcet’s Disease

      What is Behcet’s Disease?

      Behcet's disease (also known as Behcet's syndrome) is an infrequent disorder which causes frequent ulcers in the mouth and genital area and can affect different parts of the body.

      The syndrome often affects the eyes (ileitis), mouth (aphthous ulcers) and skin (genital sores).

      Behcet's disease is a disease that causes vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels).

      It causes disorders in many parts of the body.

      The most frequent symptoms are

      1. Sores in the mouth

      2. Sores on the sex organs

      3. Other skin sores

      4. Swelling of parts of the eye

      5. Pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints

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