10. Fever
Since acute myeloid leukemia can weaken the immune system, the individual is more susceptible to infections. Infections can cause fever, which is the body’s natural response to an infection.
Common infections that can cause fever in patients with acute myeloid leukemia include pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. Furthermore, leukemia cells in acute myeloid leukemia can release chemicals called cytokines, which can cause fever.
9. Bone Pain
Bone pain is caused by the infiltration of leukemia cells into the bone marrow. When leukemia cells accumulate in the bone marrow, they interfere with the production of normal blood cells. This can cause bone pain, especially in the back, hips, and ribs.
Acute myeloid leukemia can also cause other health complications that can result in bone pain, such as infections or blood clots.
8. Swollen Lymph Nodes
Swollen lymph nodes in leukemia can be attributed to the accumulation of cancerous cells that have migrated from the bone marrow.
During an active state of leukemia or lymphoma, dysfunctional white blood cells can be produced in high numbers, which may contribute to the enlargement of lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes are usually in the groin, neck, and armpits.
7. Night Sweats
Due to insufficient production of immune cells in the body, leukemia increases the risk of developing infections. In response to an infection, the body may raise its temperature to aid in fighting against it, resulting in the occurrence of both fever and night sweats.
Leukemia cells can also interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system, leading to hormonal imbalances that can cause night sweats.
6. Pale Skin
Acute myeloid leukemia can cause anemia, which is a condition where the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. This lack of oxygen can cause the skin to appear pale.
Acute myeloid leukemia can also cause excessive bleeding, which can lead to a loss of blood and a reduction in the number of red blood cells in the body. This can cause the skin to appear pale.
5. Pain In The Bones And Joints
Individuals with acute myeloid leukemia may experience bone pain when abnormal white blood cells accumulate in the bone marrow, causing it to expand.
The pain can be either sharp or dull, depending on where it occurs. It often affects the long bones of the legs and arms. Since the leukemia cells can infiltrate the bone marrow it causes swelling and inflammation, leading to pain in the bones and joints.
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