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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, under the arm, in the groin

Abdominal pain

Bruises at sites of minor injury

Lack of appetite

Feeling tired all the time

Bleeding easily

 

Symptoms

  • Frequent infections.
  • Fever and chills, frequently prolonged.
  • Pain and swelling in different parts of the body.
  • Headaches, vomiting, confusion, loss of muscle control, seizures.
  • Symptoms of anemia, such as looking pale or feeling weak and tired.
  • Bleeding or bruising easily.
  • Gums swollen or bleeding.
  • Loss of appetite and/or unexplained weight loss.
  • Tiny red spots under the skin (petechiae).
  • Sweating, particularly at night.

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This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.

 

Thu, Nov 20, 2008



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