- Night sweats: If you are not currently going through the natural process of menopause, night sweats typically are a sign that something is physically wrong. Night sweats are also a sign of leukemia. You should tell your doctor that you are having night sweats and list any other symptoms you may have experienced recently.
- Frequent infections: Everyone experiences an infection occasionally. You should be able either to allow the infection to run its course and heal on its own with home care, or heal it with a round of antibiotics or other medication your doctor prescribe. However, if you feel that you’ve had too many unusual infections recently, it’s worth mentioning to your physician. You may need to undergo an examination and blood tests to determine the cause of your complaint. Leukemia is on the list of reasons why someone could experience more frequent infections. Reduced white blood cell count generally associated with leukemic syndromes causes this condition.
- Loss of appetite: If you’re typically a healthy eater and recently have no appetite or little appetite, work with your doctor to find the reason for the change. If your change in appetite is accompanied by weight loss, this is also a symptom of leukemia and you should ask your doctor if you should be tested for this type of cancer. An enlarged liver or spleen connected to leukemia can be the culprit for the feeling of fullness that causes you not to want to eat. You also may experience swelling of the abdomen.
- Easy bruising or bleeding: Leukemia is often accompanied by a lower blood platelet count, which results in easier bruising or bleeding. If you feel like you’re constantly finding a new bruise on your body or you tend to bleed more easily or more heavily when scratched or cut, ask your doctor for an examination and any recommended testing to help figure out why this is happening.
- Pain in the bones or joints: Bone pain or joint aches are other symptoms of leukemia. This can be a result of the leukemia cells building up in the bones or joints.
- Fatigue and weakness: A low red blood cell count can cause weakness and fatigue. If you feel like you’ve been overly tired, run down or feeling weak, speak to your healthcare provider for guidance in determining the reason.
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10 Signs of Leukemia
May 03, 2024
10 Signs of Leukemia
