Leukemia

Leukemia, is a group of blood cancers that usually begin in the bone marrow and result in high numbers of abnormal blood cells. These blood cells are not fully developed and are called blasts or leukemia cells.
There is no known way to prevent leukemia, but avoiding tobacco and exposure to pesticides and industrial chemicals might help.
Symptoms

Abdominal pain

  • In the upper right region, In the upper left region, Located in middle upper region, Nonspecific, non-focal

or Joint pain

common

Fatigue

common

Unexplained skin injury

or Skin rash and redness

or Ecchymoses or bruising

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Falling sick easily

common

Abdominal bloating

common

Unusual lightness of skin color

common

Weight loss

common

Poor appetite

or Baby not feeling hungry

common

Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes

common

Bleeding easily or difficulty controlling bleeding

common

Recurrent respiratory tract infections

or Recurrent otologic infections

or Infection in any part of urinary system

or Recurrent eye infection or inflammation

Feeling agitated

or Child is constantly crying

Treatment
Common treatments used to fight leukemia include: 1-Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is the major form of treatment for leukemia. 2-Targeted therapy. 3-Radiation therapy. 4-Bone marrow transplant. 5-Immunotherapy. 6-Engineering immune cells to fight leukemia.
Recommended specialist

If you have Leukemia, then visit a hematologist as soon as possible.

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