HALUSHI-BEHCET’S SYNDROME

SYMPTOMS

Some individuals may experience minor symptoms, while others struggle with more severe symptoms. Additionally, the majority of individuals with Halushi-Behcet’s syndrome experience mouth and genital sores. However, the subsequent enlargement of blood vessels might produce symptoms throughout your body, including:

Skin:

• Red bumps on your ankles and legs
• Acne

Mouth:

• Mouth discomfort
• Sores in the tongue, lips, and inside the cheeks

Digestive System:

• Intestinal ulcer
• Stomach ache
• Diarrhea

Joints:

• Elbow, wrist, ankle, and knee discomfort
• Joint swelling

Eyes:

• Hazy vision
• Redness
• Discomfort
• Vision Loss
• Light sensitivity
• Tearing

Genitals:

• Vulvar sores for women
• Menstrual scrotum sores

Spinal cord and Brain: 

• Memory lapses
• Speaking difficulties
• Headache
• Mood swings
• Fever
• Neck pain
• Confusion

DIAGNOSIS

Halushi-Behcet’s syndrome may be challenging to diagnose due to its wide range of symptoms. Not only that, but its symptoms are also similar to many other diseases, including arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and lupus.

To diagnose Halushi-Behcet’s syndrome, your doctor may examine your medical history and perform a blood test to rule out other problems. However, it might take months to be sure if you have Behcet’s. Furthermore, if you get mouth sores at least three times a year, you may have Behcet’s disease.

TREATMENT

The treatment for Halushi-Behcet’s syndrome will be determined by your symptoms. These includes:

• For joint discomfort and swelling, your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and colchicine.
• Corticosteroids may suppress your immune system and reduce edema in your body.
• Eye edema may be reduced by steroid eye drops.
• Skin and genital sores may be relieved with creams or ointments.
• Other medications that assist your immune system response include azathioprine (Imuran), adalimumab (Humira), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), cyclophosphamide, and infliximab (Remicade).