Complications of Leukemia

     In patients with leukemia, complications such as repeated infections arise. They may also experience kidney failure or impaired function, or a decreased number of white blood cells. Also, the treatments for leukemia can have serious side effects such as weight loss, bleeding, infection, fatigue, hair loss, or nausea. 

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Symptoms of Leukemia

     Although Leukemia symptoms vary depending on the type of leukemia a person has, there are several common symptoms of leukemia. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Persistent fatigue or weakness
• Getting infections frequently
• Weight loss
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Enlarged liver or spleen
• Bleeding or bruising easily
• Small red spots on your skin, called petechiae
• Profuse sweating, especially at night
• Bone pain or tenderness

     Leukemia symptoms are often overlooked because of their resemblance to symptoms from the flu or other common illnesses, but a doctors appointment is needed if a person experiences these symptoms persistently.

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