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What Causes Fatigue, Recurrent Infections And Red Rashes On Legs?
Question: Hi - I have some mysterious immune dysfunction. In the last year I have come down with a viral infection every week, usually lasting 1 - 3 days. A lot of fatigue also. Today just noticed red spots all over my legs. These are not bumps, but look like large red freckles. I am 57, female.
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Brief Answer:
Yes according to symptoms you need evaluation .
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your issues whatever symptoms you are telling require evaluation for autoimmune disease like SLE . Fatigue , recurrent infections can be a presenting feature for that.
Regarding the rash that you have it will be good if u send pics for the same to determine if its purpuric rash which is very common in autoimmune diseases .
I would suggest you to see a rheumatologist and get CBC , ESR , CPK , ANA , ENA , TSH done as these tests will be basic for evaluation of autoimmune diseases.
Also please tell entire history like photosensitivity , oral ulcers , recurrent abortions if you ever had or any other thing you feel relevant please mention .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Yes according to symptoms you need evaluation .
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your issues whatever symptoms you are telling require evaluation for autoimmune disease like SLE . Fatigue , recurrent infections can be a presenting feature for that.
Regarding the rash that you have it will be good if u send pics for the same to determine if its purpuric rash which is very common in autoimmune diseases .
I would suggest you to see a rheumatologist and get CBC , ESR , CPK , ANA , ENA , TSH done as these tests will be basic for evaluation of autoimmune diseases.
Also please tell entire history like photosensitivity , oral ulcers , recurrent abortions if you ever had or any other thing you feel relevant please mention .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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