Antiphospholipid syndrome (AN-te-fos-fo-LIP-id) happens when your immune system unintentionally produces antibodies that increase the likelihood of blood clotting. Dangerous blood clots in the legs, kidneys, lungs, and brain can result from this. Antiphospholipid syndrome in women who are expecting can potentially lead to stillbirth and miscarriage. Antiphospholipid disorder has no known treatment, however, drugs can lower your risk of blood clots.

Introduction:

An autoimmune illness known as antiphospholipid syndrome, or APS, occurs when the body’s immune system erroneously assaults the patient. This results in the production of antibodies that cause the blood to become significantly thicker and more likely to clot. Blood clots may develop as a result in internal organs such as the brain, kidneys, lungs, or occasionally the legs. This syndrome is an autoimmune condition that develops over time and is mostly characterized by persistent thrombosis in the veins, arteries, or miscarriages.  When a woman is pregnant and has this syndrome, it is one of the primary causes of stillbirth and miscarriage. It is also referred to as Hughes syndrome..

Only three tests are recognized by the most recent categorization standards (Sydney 2006) to characterize this syndrome: lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibodies, and anti-2 glycoprotein 1 antibodies. Lifelong anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists like warfarin is used to treat thrombotic events. Heparin thromboprophylaxis is used to manage antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) with only pregnancy-related morbidity while pregnant and for six weeks after delivery.

Causes:

When your immune system unintentionally generates antibodies that increase your blood’s propensity to clot, it results in antiphospholipid syndrome. An existing illness, such as an autoimmune ailment, an infection, or specific drugs, may be the cause of the antiphospholipid syndrome. The syndrome can potentially manifest itself without any underlying reason.

• If APS manifests alone, without any other concomitant illnesses, it is referred to as a primary anti-phospholipid syndrome. If you don’t have any other autoimmune diseases, you also have the primary anti-phospholipid syndrome.
• You have additional antiphospholipid syndrome if you also have another autoimmune disease.

Signs and Symptoms:

Antiphospholipid Disorder symptoms and signs may include the following:

• A young person with antiphospholipid syndrome who has no recognized risk factors for cardiovascular illnesses may experience a stroke.
• Your legs have blood clots. (DVT). DVT symptoms include discomfort, redness, and edema. The lungs may be affected by these clots. (pulmonary embolism).
• Miscarriages or stillbirths keep happening.
• A red rash with a lacy, net-like appearance might appear on some persons.

Homeopathic Treatment:

The ability of homeopathy to restore the lost balance in a diseased human body is what gives it its function. The psycho-neuro-endocrinal axis is where homeopathic medicines work. To put it another way, it stimulates the body, which then heals the disease. Since homeopathy is an individual form of treatment, all the patient’s life factors—social, physical, psychological, and emotional—are taken into account when thoroughly reviewing the case history.

The patient’s medical history is carefully examined, and a precise homeopathic treatment is then recommended. Without creating any adverse effects, this medication will affect the patient and attack the disease’s source. As homeopathy corrects immune system mistakes, this prevents the body from producing new clots and causes the body to dissolve any that are already circulating. As a result, patients using these homeopathic medications will see a certain, constant, gradual, and long-lasting improvement in their symptoms.

Certain Risks:

• The condition is also predisposed by other illnesses that affect a person’s immune system, such as HIV or hepatitis.
• Some of this has inherited familial traits.
• Antiphospholipid syndrome is more common in people with other immune system disorders, such as systemic lupus disease or others.
• Long-term usage of some medications may enhance a person’s propensity to develop this disease.
• Compared to men, women experience Antiphospholipid disorder more frequently.

Precautions:

• The blood hardens and narrows the arteries. Additionally, it increases your heart rate and blood pressure, putting you at an increased risk for heart disease, strokes, and lasting damage to your veins and arteries. It will be helpful if you can quit. Your doctor can advise you on the most effective method of quitting.
• Make sure you get enough fluids, especially water, to prevent dehydration.
• Don’t remain motionless for too long. For instance, try to plan ahead and reserve a spot in the aisle or a seat with more leg room if you’re taking a long bus ride or a long-haul trip so you can stretch and move your legs. Additionally, you should stop frequently in a car to stretch your legs. To lessen the danger of blood clots forming in the lower legs during a lengthy trip, some people advise wearing elasticized stockings. Find out if this is appropriate for you by asking your specialist. Try to walk around as often as you can, even while you’re at your work or at home.
• Avoid consuming Alcohol.