condition

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) (Hughes syndrome)

Complications Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), sometimes known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots. This means people with APS are at greater risk of developing conditions such as: DVT (deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that usually develops in the leg arterial thrombosis (a clot in an artery), which can cause a stroke or heart attack blood clots in the brain, leading to problems with balance, mobility, vision, speech and memory Pregnant women with APS also have an increased risk of having a miscarriage, although the exact reasons for this are uncertain. APS doesn't always cause noticeable problems. Some people have general symptoms that can be similar to those of multiple sclerosis (a common condition affecting the central nervous system), such as tiredness or numbness and tingling in different parts of the body.

Ref: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antiphospholipid-syndrome/#:~:text=Antiphospholipid%20syndrome%20(APS)%2C%20sometimes,usually%20develops%20in%20the%20leg

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Added on Oct 20, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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