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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Overview)
Antiphospholipid antibodies are components in one's blood that can increase the risk of blood clots especially in the smallest blood vessels called capillaries. These individuals are prone to deep venous thrombosis in the leg and potentially pulmonary embolus in the lungs.
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How does antiphospholipid antibody syndrome cause miscarriage?
Autoimmune: Apl syndrome is an autoimmune disease in the same general catagory as lupus. It causes abnormal blood clotting , and attacks the body to disrupt normal funtion. Not only does it affect early pregnancy but women's spllens have been removed during a pregnancy to try to keep from pg loss. You need expert maternal-fetal doctor care before and during the pg! ...Read more
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Overview)
Antiphospholipid antibodies are components in one's blood that can increase the risk of blood clots especially in the smallest blood vessels called capillaries. These individuals are prone to deep venous thrombosis in the leg and potentially pulmonary embolus in the lungs.
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What are the main symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome that people have?
There are a few...: The criteria for the diagnosis of aps is based upon both clinical findings(what happens to you) and laboratory findings(results of blood tests). Some of the clinical findngs are a history of blood clots; fetal death over 10 weeks; delivery under 34 weeks due to preeclampsia; 3 or more recurrent miscarriages. Since aps can adversely affect a pregnancy, you need to discuss with your physician. ...Read more
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What sort of problem is antiphospholipid syndrome?
Autoimmune: Autoimmune means your body produces antibodies - cells that attack your own body. In antiphosopholipid syndrome the antibody which is made provokes blood clots (thrombosis) in both arteries and veins as well as pregnancy-related complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, or severe preeclampsia. ...Read more
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I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, but my latest blood tests came back normal. Is it possible for aps to come back again?
Yes: Antiphospholipid antibodies can come and go and then reappear. ...Read more
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How long does the test take for antiphospholipid syndrome take?
Varies: Depending on the lab from 1to 14 days. ...Read more
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Question about antiphospholipid syndrome? Is it diagnosed by lab tests or symptoms?
Both.: Symptoms would lead a doctor to verify the diagnosis with a lab test. The symptoms would be bad blood clots, like a DVT or pe. ...Read more
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Can you take viagra (sildenafil) with coumadin/warfarin if you have antiphospholipid syndrome (aps)?
No interaction: There is no significant interaction between these two medication and so their use should be fine together...Also, viagra (sildenafil) does not last too long and so interaction, if occurring at all, should be brief. As always, use caution whenever u must/need to use multiple meds... Have fun and good luck. ...Read more
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