What are the symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome?

What are the symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome?

Symptoms and signs of antiphospholipid syndrome can include:

• Having blood clots.
• Experiencing repeated (recurrent) miscarriages.
• Having low blood platelet levels.
• Having a shortage of red blood cells (anemia).
• Having a lace-like reddish or purplish pattern on your skin (livedo reticularis).
• Having heart valve abnormalities.

Antiphospholipid syndrome most commonly causes blood clots. The symptoms of having a blood clot depend on where the blood clot is in your body. Symptoms and signs of having blood clots can include:

• Having chest pain and shortness of breath.
• Experiencing pain, redness and swelling in your arm or leg.
• Experiencing frequent headaches.
• Experiencing discomfort in your arms, back, neck and/or jaw.
• Abdominal pain.

It’s important to contact your healthcare provider immediately or go to the nearest hospital if you are experiencing signs and symptoms of a blood clot. Blood clots can be deadly.