Lupus Anti Coagulant Symptoms

Lupus anticoagulants are abnormal antibodies that attack cellular substances that prevent blood clotting. Accordingly, people who have these antibodies may have a high risk of blood clots. The function of antibodies is to attack foreign cells such as bacteria or viruses, but lupus anticoagulants attack normal cells instead. Lupus anticoagulant symptoms range from nonexistent to life-threatening.

Primary Occurrence

• Only about 2 to 4 percent of people have these antibodies. Most people with lupus anticoagulants have autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Additional Occurrence

• Lupus anticoagulants also occur in some people with inflammatory bowel disease, human immunodeficiency virus, tumors or infections. They can appear in people taking certain types of medications.

Common Symptoms

• There may be no symptoms, or people may experience nosebleeds, bleeding gums, bruising, or skin redness or rash.

Additional Symptoms

• Additional symptoms associated with lupus anticoagulants include blood in urine, menstrual irregularities or multiple miscarriages.

Dangerous Symptoms

• Life-threatening symptoms also may occur, which include blood clots in the legs or lungs that may cause strokes.