Because the disease affects different parts of the body, a patient probably will 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 the treatments and monitor any side effects from the various medications that the patient takes.
A rheumatologist (a doctor specializing in arthritis and other inflammatory disorders) often manages a patient's treatment and treats joint disease. The following specialists also treat other symptoms that affect the different body systems:
Gynecologist – treats genital sores in women
Urologist – treats genital sores in men and women
Dermatologist – treats genital sores in men and women and skin and mucous membrane problems
Ophthalmologist – treats eye inflammation
Gastroenterologist – treats digestive tract symptoms
Hematologist – treats disorders of the blood
Neurologist – treats central nervous system symptoms
SOURCE: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Behcets_Disease/default.asp#beh_f
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