What causes lupus and leg rashes in the females?

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

Lupus is an autoimmune vasculitis which is ten times more common in females in their second and third decade. Steroids are the common drugs to be used in its treatment. It will have a waxing and waning course most of the time. Red blood cells in urine could be because of renal involvement in lupus which we call lupus nephritis (a frequent complication in people who have systemic lupus erythematosus). Here the glomeruli are affected by the auto-antibodies. Your fatigue and high blood pressure are most probably related to lupus. Thrombus formation is also very common in lupus, especially deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein) of legs. As you mentioned your red blood cells are always high and you experience fatigue, I would suggest you get a comprehensive blood examination and look for packed cell volume to rule out polycythemia. This condition usually presents with itching, especially after hot showers. As mentioned earlier lupus will have more waxing and waning course and may involve any body organs with regular follow-up with your ​doctor is very important. I strongly suggest you rule out polycythemia (an abnormally high number of red blood cells in the blood, as a primary disease or secondary condition) in your case.

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