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what are the signs and symptoms of leukemia?

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Hard to : Generalize, but most commonly patients present with severe fatigue, shortness of brfeath, easy bruisability, and sometimes fever.

Question 2

what are some characteristic signs and symptoms of leukemia?

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Variable: Symptons may include but not limited to fever, weakness, easy fatiguability, shortness of breath, weight loss and sweating.

Question 3

what are signs and symptoms of leukemia and lymphoma?

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Typical Symptoms: ... Of leukemia are easy bruising or bleeding, shortness of breath with exertion, or infections. A complete blood count (CBC) will often show low numbers of normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets; plus abnormal leukemia cells. A bone marrow biopsy confirms the diagnosis.

Lymphomas typically cause enlarged lymph nodes, though other tissues may be involved.

Question 4

what are signs and symptoms of lymphogenic leukemia?

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Anemia, infections..: and easy bruising or bleeding are the most common symptoms of acute leukemia.  A complete blood count (CBC) will often show low numbers of normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets; plus abnormal leukemia cells. A bone marrow biopsy confirms the diagnosis.

Question 5

what are the signs and symptoms of terminal leukemia?

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Many: Not all leukemia is "terminal", meaning some leukemias are cured. People with leukemia need chemotherapy and sometimes a bone marrow transplant.  If the leukemia comes back over and over despite treatment, then it's more likely to be terminal.  When leukemia grows, it causes bleeding, bruising, infections, fevers, weight loss, and fatigue.  Ask your doctor for more information.

Question 6

what are some signs and symptoms of preleukemia and leukemia?

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Feel Unwell, tired: These are serious conditions which are often associated with low blood counts(preluekemia) and typically have associated anemia which causes fatigue, tiredness. Patients often haven fever due to frequent infections due to low white blood cell production. So a blood count(cbc) can give you an easy answer to start with, and it is a good test for screening and for early detection.

Question 7

can they do a bone marrow biopsy even if the platelets seem fine but their is signs and symptoms of chronic leukemia?

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Yes/No: Bone marrow biopsy can be done in anyone provided there is a good reason to do so and it has possibility of giving useful information. Leukemia is best diagnosed with CBC first and then doing bone marrow only if there is something wrong in the peripheral blood counts(cbc).

Question 8

what are the causes of leukemia in children?

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Unknown: Most leukemias in adults and children do not have a specific etiology. Some leukemias in children can be linked to genetic abnormalities like down's syndrome, neurofibromatosis, bloom syndrome, and others. Ethnicity may play a role in all, hispanic children tend to have higer risk. High birth weight has been associated with higher risk though really this is unclear. Other factors are inconsistent.

Question 9

what are the common signs and symptoms of ms in a 24 year woman?

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Variable: There is a broad range of symptoms, usual ones being visual problems, numbness, tingling and weakness. You may consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide/multiple-sclerosis-symptoms#1
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

can you tell me what is galloping leukemia in children 12 years old?

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AML: Galloping leukemia is a lay term for rapidly progressive leukemia, usually Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

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