What are the symptoms of leukemia?

What are the symptoms of leukemia?

The symptoms of leukaemia can be varied. I think the most common symptom of any leukaemia whether it be acute or chronic is fatigue. Usually as a result of profound anaemia (and when I say anaemia, I mean low red blood cell count or low haemoglobin). Why does it cause fatigue or a feeling of extreme tiredness? It's because haemoglobin or the red blood cells in your body carry oxygen, and if you have a decreased ability to carry oxygen it manifests as being extremely tired and fatigued. The most common presenting symptom of leukaemia is fatigue. Other symptoms which we do see but can vary based on the subtype include lymph nodes or masses in the armpits or in the neck. Some patients can present with bleeding: gum bleeding, nose bleeding, blood in your urine, blood in your stool. Other symptoms of leukaemia can include symptoms of infection, such as fevers, night sweats, and weight loss.