Do you think I have leukemia?
Anemia — Children with leukemia often have fewer than normal healthy red blood cells and platelets. They lack enough red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body, which causes a condition called anemia. Children with anemia may look pale, feel weak and tired and bleed and bruise easily.
Recurrent Infections — Although children with leukemia may have a high number of white blood cells, these white blood cells are immature and don't fight infection. Children may experience repetitive viral or bacterial infections. They often have symptoms of infection such as fever, runny nose and cough.
Bone and Joint Pain — Pain in bones and joints is another common symptom of leukemia. This pain is usually a result of the bone marrow being overcrowded and "full."
Abdominal Distress — Abdominal pain also may be a symptom. Leukemia cells can collect in the kidney, liver and spleen, causing enlargement of these organs. Pain in the abdomen may cause a loss of appetite and weight.
Swollen Lymph Nodes — Lymph nodes under the arms, in the groin, chest and neck may become swollen when leukemia cells collect in the nodes. Lymph nodes filter the blood.
Difficulty Breathing or Dyspnea — With T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia, leukemia cells tend to clump together around the thymus gland. This mass of cells present in the middle of the chest can cause pain and difficulty breathing. Wheezing, coughing or painful breathing requires immediate medical attention.
I know i have loss of appetite and weight, diffuiculty breathing, pain in the kidney, gums bleed easy, pain in bones, and running nose. Also, feel weak and tired.
So how would I really know if I do have it or not?
- Stephanie C
probably not. you know, i had the flu last month and i went to webmd, and it said i could have the flu, shingles, HIV or stomach cancer.
the only way to really tell is to get a simple blood test at the doc.
good luck!
- jupiter_flew
There isn't a single person in the world who can diagnose you over the internet. You need to go to your physician for a proper diagnosis. Good luck.
- Sly Girl
Go to your doctor. They run blood tests and will know for sure whether or not you have it.
- lemontartsue
Don't ask these questions on-line~ go to your doctor so that you can get the right information. You may have a hundred different things wrong with you besides leukemia. Get the proper information from the proper source.
- Gala
Go see your doctor so you can get some labs done. Tell him/her all the symptoms and how long they've been going on, so you can get some specialized labs ordered. If you're having difficulty breathing, get seen at once, or even go to the ER. You don't wait on breathing issues.
The bleeding gums can be something as simple as not flossing enough. The bone pain and tired feeling could be related to arthritis. I'm just saying, they could all be related and might not be, so don't make yourself crazy. Go to the doctor and get the tests done, and let him do the worrying.
I hope that all of this is nothing serious and that you feel better soon. Please let us know how you're doing--we'll be thinking of you! :-)
Leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment of this blood-related cancer.
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Overview: Discussion of the cancers of blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Part One: Leukemia types: - Acute vs. chronic - Lymphocytic vs. myelogenous Leukemia symptoms Childhood leukemia Leukemia treatments Targeted therapies including Gleevec Bone marrow transplants Part Two: Multiple myeloma Lymph nodes Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Lymphoma symptoms Research/Clinical trials "Mini" transplants Dr. Maria Baer is the head of the Hematologic Malignancies Program at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. Dr. Baer is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Leukemia and Lymphoma (Part 1) www.youtube.com Leukemia and Lymphoma (Part 2) www.youtube.com Maryland Hematologic Malignancies Program www.umgcc.org Dr. Maria Baer www.umm.edu
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