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 Leukemia

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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.


 
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