When is World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Day?
Friday June 9thEvery year, World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Day (APS) Day raises the profile of this rare autoimmune disease. It's also a day to remind the general public about the APS.
The body responds by mistakenly producing antibodies as the body's immune system attacks normal proteins in the blood. These antibodies may cause an increase in the risk of deadly blood clots. These blood clots develop in the lungs, kidney, and brain. This is what people with APS live with on a day-to-day basis. For several years, some people have suffered with the disease for several years. It is a lifelong disease for some. This illness can be particularly painful for pregnant women. APS can cause expectant mothers to miscarry or have a stillbirth.
The following may be true of those with APS: Others with APS may have the following symptoms.
- At a young age, Stroke at a young age
