Customer question:
What are the signs of leukemia? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood-forming cells in the bone marrow and blood. There are several types of leukemia, but they share some common symptoms. It is important to note that symptoms can vary depending on the type of leukemia, the stage of the disease, and the individual.
Below are some common signs of leukemia:
- Nausea and fatigue: A lack of healthy blood cells (erythrocytes, platelets, and leukocytes) can cause anemia, bleeding, and an increased risk of infection, leading to fatigue.
- Pale skin: anemia can cause pale skin.
- Increased risk of bleeding: Low platelet count can lead to more frequent bleeding, bruising, and longer blood clotting.
- Increased risk of infections: Leukemia can decrease the number of healthy white blood cells, which weakens the immune system and increases susceptibility to infections.
- Bone and joint pain: Leukemia can cause bone and joint pain, especially during movement.
- Enlarged lymph nodes, liver, and spleen: Leukemia can cause enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen.
- Weight loss: weight loss for no apparent reason.
- Fever and night sweats: some people with leukemia experience fevers and night sweats more often.
- Blood clotting disorders: Leukemia can affect normal blood clotting, which can cause problems such as excessive bleeding from a wound.
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