Title: Lupus Anticoagulant: Test, Syndrome, Positive, Pregnancy, and More
Headings: Lupus Anticoagulants
Lupus Anticoagulants
What are lupus anticoagulants?
What are the symptoms of lupus anticoagulants?
Miscarriages
Associated conditions
How do I get tested for lupus anticoagulants?
PTT test
Other blood tests
How are lupus anticoagulants treated?
Blood-thinning medications
Steroids
Plasma exchange
Discontinuing other medications
Lifestyle changes
Getting regular exercise
Quit smoking and moderate your drinking
Lose weight
Reduce your intake of vitamin K-rich foods
What’s the outlook?

Content: LAs are associated with an immune system disorder known as antiphospholipid syndrome. What are the symptoms of lupus anticoagulants? LAs can increase the risk of blood clots. However, antibodies can be present and not lead to a clot. If you develop a blood clot in one of your arms or legs, symptoms may include: swelling in your arm or leg
redness or discoloration in your arm or leg
breathing difficulties
pain or numbness in your arm or leg
A blood clot in the area of your heart or lungs may cause: chest pain
excessive sweating
breathing difficulties
fatigue, dizziness, or both
Blood clots in your stomach or kidneys may lead to: belly pain
thigh pain
nausea
diarrhea or bloody stool
fever
Blood clots can be life-threatening if they aren’t treated promptly. Miscarriages
Small blood clots caused by LAs can complicate a pregnancy and induce miscarriage. Multiple miscarriages may be a sign of LAs, especially if they occur after the first trimester.