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: 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. Associated conditions
Roughly half of people with LAs also have the autoimmune disease lupus. How do I get tested for lupus anticoagulants? Your doctor may order testing for LAs if you have unexplained blood clots or have had multiple miscarriages. No single test helps doctors conclusively diagnose LAs. Multiple blood tests are required to determine if LAs are present in your bloodstream.