Leukemia Symptoms
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The following is a brief summary of some general leukemia symptoms. This page also includes information about potential leukemia symptoms for specific types of leukemia.
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Do you have any of these leukemia symptoms?
Although leukemia symptoms vary from person to person, there are some common leukemia symptoms to look out for. Below is a list of possible leukemia symptoms. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should visit your doctor.
- Fever, chills, and other flu-like symptoms
- Feeling tired or weak
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Tiny red spots under the skin (petechiae)
- Sweating (especially at night)
- Headache
- Frequent infections
- Bleeding or bruising easily
- Pain in the bones or joints
- Swelling or discomfort in the abdomen
- Anemia
- Other leukemia symptoms
Often, the above leukemia symptoms are the result of something other than leukemia. An infection or another problem could also cause these symptoms. Only your doctor can make this determination.
Chronic and Acute Leukemia Symptoms
One type of leukemia is called chronic leukemia. Chronic leukemia symptoms develop slowly and are vague. Often times, chronic leukemia symptoms resemble a number of other, less serious medical conditions. Chronic leukemia can cause symptoms in the skin, digestive tract, kidneys, testicles and/or central nervous system. Fatigue and fever are two of the most common leukemia symptoms. Other possible leukemia symptoms include unexplained weight loss and/or night sweats.
In acute leukemia, symptoms appear and get worse more quickly. Some acute leukemia symptoms include sores in the eyes or on the skin, swelling of the testicles, headaches, loss of muscle control, vomiting, confusion and seizures. There are other acute leukemia symptoms. Please follow the links on this page to learn more about leukemia and leukemia symptoms.
You can learn more about acute leukemia treatment and chronic leukemia treatment by exploring our web site.
Leukemia Symptoms - More Information Available from CTCA
If your leukemia symptoms are the result of leukemia, CTCA can help. At CTCA, we work closely with you, putting you at the center of your care. Our cancer experts will try to help you regain the control that a cancer diagnosis often strips away. We will work closely with each other, and you, to develop an integrative cancer treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
To learn more about leukemia as a disease, leukemia symptoms and the range of innovative leukemia treatment options we offer at CTCA, please follow this link: Leukemia Information.
