Leukemia is very serious, so watch out for the following signs to recognize it!

1. Easy bruising
The most common symptom associated with leukemia is easy bruising and uncontrolled bleeding. This happens because normal blood cells are constantly being replaced by abnormal, immature white blood cells. This causes platelets (clotting factors) to be lost, and the blood cannot clot.

2. Swollen lymph nodes

Cancer cells can accumulate in the lymph nodes. As a result, the lymph nodes under the arms, in the groin, chest, and neck can swell. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures that help filter blood.

3. Bone and joint pain

A common complication of leukemia is pain in the bones and joints. Pain occurs because the bone marrow is filled with abnormal cells.

4. Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of leukemia.

Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of leukemia. It is the result of leukemia cells accumulating in the kidneys, liver and spleen, causing the abdomen to enlarge. Stomach pain is often combined with loss of taste and weight loss.

5. Shortness of breath

With acute T-cell leukemia, the group of cancer cells tends to surround the thymus gland, causing pain and difficulty breathing. Other symptoms are wheezing and coughing.

6. Fatigue

Due to the uncontrolled expansion of cancer cells, patients often feel tired and weak even when sitting and resting.

7. Red spots appear on the skin

If red or purple spots suddenly appear on the skin, be alert because it is likely the result of a decrease in the number of platelets in the body. Platelets are blood cells that participate in preventing bleeding, helping blood clot. When platelets decrease, it will cause discoloration on the skin.

8. Fever, headache

Most cancers have signs of mild fever and headache. When the number of white blood cells increases but is unable to resist harmful bacteria from the outside, the body's immune system becomes weaker, often sensitive, and susceptible to infection from the surrounding environment. This is accompanied by a phenomenon of wounds that are difficult to heal.

9. Nosebleeds are symptoms of leukemia

When the body's immune system is weakened, it is easy to cause inflammation and the lymph nodes are the result of that inflammation. In addition, in leukemia patients, nosebleeds occur but few people pay attention. Usually, they are just mild nosebleeds that heal quickly. However, if this phenomenon persists, with a large amount of blood, you need to see a doctor for timely treatment.