A 50-year-old member asked:
How to know if i have symptoms of childhood leukemia?
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Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 17 years experience
Leukemia: Childhood leukemia can present in children with a variety of symptoms: fatigue, pallor, decreased appetite, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, or limp. If you are concerned about a child with these symptoms, see your doctor.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What are the core symptoms of childhood leukemia?
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Dr. Kristen Stuppyanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Multiple: Kids with leukemia can have different presentations. Fever, anemia (low red blood cells--causes paleness and tiredness), easy bruising (not just from the knee to ankle), easy bleeding, bone or joint pain, limp, poor appetite, irritability, headache, seizures, swollen lymph nodes (glands), or shortness of breath. Many of these can have multiple causes, so if you're worried, see a pediatrician!
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Please explain what are some symptoms of childhood leukemia?
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Dr. Keith Ramseyanswered
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine 38 years experience
Usually I see: Fatigue. Other symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, paleness, infection not resolving.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
I want to know what's the main cause of childhood leukemia?
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Unknown: Just like most other cancers, the cause of leukemia is unknown.
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