Are you aware that most sicknesses don’t just appear without showing early signs and symptoms? But unfortunately, we allow these sicknesses to live in our body, and grow to the point when they become very dangerous to our health because we pay less attention t their symptoms....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
So in this article, in line with the word publication on web MD, we will be looking at warning signs and causes of blood cancer also known as leukemia. So if you see any of the signs listed here do not hesitate from seeing your doctor.
Symptoms of leukemia
Experts Leukemia symptoms or blood cancer are often vague and not specific. You may overlook their symptoms because they may appear to be like other common illnesses. So please pay close attention to these signs.
1. Weakness or fatigue
2. Bruising or bleeding easily
3. Tiny red spots in your skin (petechiae)
4. Fever
5. Severe infections
6. Pain in your bones or joints
7. Headaches
8. Vomiting
9. Seizures
10. Weight loss without intention
11. Shortness of breath
Causes of leukemia:
Up till the time of writing this article, science does not have an exact cause of blood cancer however people who have this illness are said to have some unusual chromosomes but chromosomes do not cause leukemia. This makes it almost impossible to prevent leukemia.
However, some certain things may trigger leukemia and such things include
1. Smoking
2. Too much exposure to radiation or certain chemicals
3. Had radiation therapy or chemotherapy to treat cancer
4. Gene; that is if you have a history of leukemia in your family
5. Have a genetic disorder like Down syndrome
In conclusion, leukemia has different classifications in may appear in different way so to stay safe from this ailments since it cannot be prevented, you need to do a regular medical check-up.
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