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Bekhterev’s disease is a disease that progresses differently from patient to patient and does not always show the same pattern even in one and the same patient. There are phases in which the symptoms can be kept well under control and phases in which the symptoms sometimes get much worse. In the latter case, the disease is called a relapse.

The relapses can also be of varying intensity and duration. However, physicians basically distinguish between two types of relapses in Bekhterev’s disease. Localized relapse: This type of relapse is limited to a certain area of the body.

The pain and movement restrictions then occur only locally at this point. Generalized relapse: This type of relapse affects the entire body and, in addition to movement restrictions and severe pain, often leads to fever, fatigue, exhaustion, flu-like symptoms and depression. The length of the relapses is unpredictable and can range from a few days to several weeks.

1. Localized thrust: This type of thrust is limited to a certain body area. The pain and movement restrictions then occur only locally at this point.
2. Generalized relapse: This type of relapse affects the entire body and, in addition to movement restrictions and severe pain, often leads to fever, fatigue, exhaustion, flu-like symptoms and depression.

Bekhterev’s disease – accompanying symptom: eyes

A very common accompanying symptom of Bekhterev’s disease is inflammation of the iris in the eye (uveitis). In some cases, this is also the reason why Bekhterev’s disease is eventually discovered.In uveitis, the affected persons experience sudden pulling pain in the eye, light hypersensitivity and redness of one eye (a simultaneous disease of both eyes does not usually occur). The disease can be acute or chronic, so it is important to see an ophthalmologist immediately if you notice any symptoms.

The doctor will usually treat the eye with corticosteroids to fight the inflammation and prevent permanent damage. As a rule, patients between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age will experience a uveitis attack for the first time. Untreated, uveitis can cause permanent damage to the eye and impair vision. Once a patient has definitely been diagnosed with Bekhterev’s disease, the eyes should be checked at regular intervals. With timely treatment, the symptoms of uveitis usually subside after a few days.