Warning signs of leukemia

Blood cancer, also known as leukemia, is a malignant disease. When a person has this disease, the number of white blood cells in their body increases dramatically.

Here are some early warning signs of this dangerous cancer:

Stomach-ache:Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of leukemia. It results from the accumulation of leukemia cells in the kidneys, liver, and spleen, causing the abdomen to enlarge. Stomach pain is often accompanied by loss of appetite and weight loss.

Shortness of breath:In acute T-cell leukemia, the cancerous cells tend to surround the thymus, causing pain and difficulty breathing. Other symptoms include wheezing and coughing.

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Fatigue: Due to the uncontrolled expansion of cancer cells, patients often feel tired and weak even when sitting and resting.

Swollen lymph nodes:Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that help filter blood. When cancer occurs, cancer cells can accumulate in the lymph nodes. This can lead to swollen lymph nodes in the armpits, groin, chest, and neck.

Bone pain:One of the main symptoms of leukemia is bone pain. The pain can vary depending on the stage of the disease and often occurs in the joints of the legs, knees, arms, and back. The source of this pain is the bone marrow – where blood cells are produced.

Nosebleeds:This is a fairly common occurrence. However, if the bleeding is heavy and occurs continuously for several days, you must immediately go to the hospital and see a doctor. It's possible you have leukemia, as this could be a consequence of a decrease in the number of platelets – cells that help stop bleeding.

High fever, frequent headaches:Compression of cells in the bone marrow causes headaches and fever. If you experience these symptoms that persist despite treatment, consider the possibility that they could be early signs of leukemia.

Frequent infections:Blood cancer impairs the function of white blood cells, which help the body fight infections. As a result, patients frequently experience infections from bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Anemia:Red blood cells deliver oxygen to the body through the blood, but an abnormal proliferation of white blood cells can interfere with this process. Anemia is one of the most common complications associated with leukemia.

Easily bruised:The most common symptom associated with leukemia is easy bruising and uncontrolled bleeding. This occurs because normal blood cells are constantly being replaced by abnormal, immature white blood cells. This leads to a loss of platelets, and the blood is unable to clot.

According to vov.vn