2023-08-08 23:00:34
For antiphospholipid syndrome there is still no cure, although with the help of medications the risk of further clots forming is reduced.
Its incidence is approximately five cases per 100,000 people.
Although everyone is at risk, women of childbearing age or those with lupus are at higher risk.
The world of health is so vast that it can never be fully explored, and the same is true of diseases. Although there are some that are well known due to their high incidence, there are also others that are rarely talked about. Within this second category is the antiphospholipid syndrome. The lack of information means that its detection is often not easy.
What is it and what are its consequences?
First of all, it is necessary to identify what it consists of. Its most basic definition is that It is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that can cause different clinical conditions. The main ones are venous and arterial thromboembolism or both, as well as morbidity in pregnancy with recurrent miscarriages.
For its part, the formation of clots can spread to the legs, lungs and other organs. If that happens there is a high probability of suffering heart attacks, strokes, or other conditions.
Within what is known is that the antiphospholipid syndrome It can affect anyone, although women of childbearing age or those with lupus are at higher risk.
About its incidence it is known that it is approximately five cases per 100 thousand people. While its prevalence is 40 to 50 cases per 100 thousand people. In addition, one in five women who suffer recurrent spontaneous abortions is due to this syndrome.
This disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that increase the chances of blood clots forming. These antibodies generally protect the body against invaders such as viruses and bacteria. Likewise, it can be caused by a latent disease, such as an autoimmune disorder.
For this syndrome in particular, there is no cure, but medications can reduce the risk of more clots forming.
Main symptoms and warning signs
Rash: This appears as a red, web-like rash.
Clots in the legs: These clots are known as Deep Vein Thrombosis and its signs include pain, swelling and redness, or pain in the leg or arm.
Cerebrovascular accident: They occur in a young person with this syndrome but with no known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It begins with a clot in the brain that causes weakness, paralysis of the face, arm, or leg. Also difficulty speaking, visual disturbances and severe headache.
Transient ischemic attacks: It manifests with symptoms similar to stroke. It usually lasts a few minutes and does not cause permanent damage.
Pulmonary embolism: If a clot in the lung is diagnosed, it may feel like sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing up blood-stained mucus.
It is advisable to attend an immediate medical consultation if any of these symptoms are perceived. On the other hand, it is important to note that there are also signs that are not as common as chronic headaches (including migraines), dementia and seizures, heart valve damage, among other complications.
Lupus anticoagulant is a marker that can be used for the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome; however, it does not necessarily indicate that the patient has this disease. Additional tests are required to obtain a complete result.
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