Leukemia, a cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight against infection.
Leukemia is cancer of blood-forming tissues, including bone
marrow. Many types exist such as acute
lymphoblastic leukemia, acute
myeloid leukemia, and chronic
lymphocytic leukemia.
Leukemia usually starts in white blood cells, hindering the
body's ability to fight infection.
Symptoms:
Some general symptoms
of leukemia include:
- Fever, chills
- Fatigue, weakness
- Loss of appetite, weight loss
- Night sweats
- Bone/joint pain
- Abdominal discomfort
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Frequent infections
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Petechiae (small red spots under the skin)
Other Potential Symptoms of Leukemia:
Because some conditions coincide with the presence of the
disease, the following may be signs of leukemia:
Anemia:
A low red blood cell count. Red blood cells carry oxygen
around the body. This condition may contribute to weakness, fatigue or
shortness of breath.
Leukopenia:
A low white blood cell count. A decrease in the production
of functional leukocytes (white blood cells) weakens the body's immune defense,
which can make you more prone to infections.
Thrombocytopenia:
A low blood platelet count. Platelets are the blood cells
responsible for blood clotting. A shortage of bloods platelets may lead to easy
bruising or bleeding.
Swollen lymph nodes:
In some cases, the signs of leukemia may include noticeable
swelling of the neck, armpit or groin. This occurs when leukemia has spread to
the lymph nodes.
Enlarged liver or spleen:
The build-up of abnormal blood cells in the liver or spleen
may cause a feeling of fullness (loss of appetite) or swelling in the upper
left side of the abdomen.
Following image clears the idea of symptoms of Leukemia:
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