Less known signs of leukemia

The cause of leukemia is still unknown. However, so far, several factors have been observed: 1. fumatul2. exposure to or to various chemicals (benzene, formaldehyde) 3. HTLV4 virus infection. genetic diseases (Down Syndrome) 5.

chimioterapia6. HIV infection. Acute leukemiaIn this type of leukemia, they lose their ability to differentiate, but keep it on the multiplication. Clinically, we will talk about: 1. anemic syndrome2.

infectious syndrome3. hemorrhagic syndrome1. Anemic syndrome consists of: - asthenia-headache (headache) -palar - tachycardia2. Infectious Syndrome refers to: - a large amount of antibiotics - of all kinds (stomatitis - oral infections, gingivitis - gingival infections, tonsillitis) that can get necrotic (dead tissue) and can quickly lead to septicemia . 3.

Haemorrhagic syndrome -adenomegaly (increase in lymph nodes) -splenomegaly (increase in spleen volume) - petechial urticaria and ecchymosis-epistaxis (nasal bleeding) -emelia (blood stool) -drugging (gingival bleeding) . It may be asymptomatic for a long time, when the patient finds it in a blood test (blood count) when it is found that the abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells. There can be talked about the existence of three syndromes: anemic, infectious and haemorrhagic. Patients present (long-term, this time): - skin and mucous membranes; - weight loss; fatigue; - repeated infections, located at any organ, severe haemorrhage, usually epistaxis (nasal bleeding) . The usual paraclinical examinations are: 1.

HemoleucogramEdentify: -anemia (decrease in the number of red blood cells) -thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelet counts) -leaving the value -leucocytosis (increase in white blood cell count), often over 100. 000 / mm cubThere are leukemia forms with normal leukocyte counts. On the blood smear an increased number (more than 80%) of young cells (myeloblasts, lymphoblasts). Mature elements are small. It can also be seen the so-called leukemic hiatus which means the lack of the passage forms between the young and mature elements.

2. Analysis of cephalosporidium fluid harvested by lumbar puncture3. Biopsy of lymph nodes4. The sampling for the analysis of a marrow fragment, usually from the sternum, is individualized depending on many factors, but especially the type of disease. Acute leukemia forces the doctor to initiate the treatment quickly, whereas in the case, it is preferable to intervene only when there is a risk of anxiety.

This attitude is justified by the fact that treatment can sometimes aggravate the disease, so it is only instituted when it is absolutely necessary. Leukemia, especially chronic, can evolve with symptoms that do not immediately worry the patient. Whoever can get it to lose weight, have headache or lose appetite. A correct and civilized attitude from a medical point of view is to periodically make a regular set of analyzes. It is sufficient to produce a blood count to create suspicions, in which case you should urgently address a haematologist or oncologist.

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