Leukemia: What are the symptoms? | Norton Cancer Institute
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Don A. Stevens, M.D., Medical Oncologist at Norton Healthcare, explains what leukemia is and the symptoms associated with this type of blood cancer.
In general, symptoms of leukemia are ones that have to do with not having enough normal blood cells and if you don't have enough normal white cells you may present to your doctor with infections for example, chronic unexplained serious infections, fevers, chills. Then also because of the platelets can be affected a lot of times patients will present with bleeding or easy bruising. We sometimes see what we call petechiae, which is just a medical word for small red dot under the skin. We frequently will see that at least initially in the lower part of your body, say below your knees, ankles and feet. As the disease gets worse you may see those dots elsewhere but those petechiae again, small red dot under the skin, that is a symptom or sign of having low platelets which can be a symptom of leukemia, and then anemia, feeling bad, mallays, not sleeping well, sleeping too much. I mean, those are some of the things that we see with leukemia.
Those are the acute leukemias and the chronic leukemias sometimes they're found in a routine blood test. So, some chronic leukemias don't have a lot of symptoms initially. Patients with chronic leukemia may be discovered in the emergency room when they're there for another problem or they may be discovered after a motor vehicle accident where you see something and say, hey you've got too many white blood cells or sometimes people will just go to their primary care doctor and over a period of time they will say you know, Mrs. Jones, last year your white blood cell count was a little on the high side, now it's a little higher and we need to look into it, even where they really don't have a lot of symptoms.
One of the scary things about this disease is how quickly it can come on you and that's a hallmark of the acute form of leukemia. You can be very well, maybe a little fatigued, but for the most part feeling yourself and then three weeks later you can have difficulty with bleeding gums, you bump yourself on the kitchen counter and you get a huge bruise instead of a little one. You have these petechiae, these red dots on your legs, maybe blood in your urine and all that comes on real quick and it's just because of the rather rapid way that acute leukemia can compromise your production of normal blood cells.
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hypochondriacs unite lol. the anxiety will kill me before any disease does
Fighting diseases you do not have sometimes is harder than fighting the real one;)
Every one is here because of this anxiety 💔💔💔💔 I keep thinking about this and all the symptoms in my head, I did a cbc blood test and my anxiety is killing me 😞😞😞😞😞😞😞
@@fsalameh7697 what caused you the anxiety? Anything in particular?
Anxiety is the anticipation of pain both physically and/or mentally.
It has destroyed my rational thought process .
Omg I'm here because my bloodwork came back high wbc
one of my close friends are Spanish and livrs in england now. she went on holiday to Spain in the summer. she's 13 and she got leukaemia. she looks healthy and happy but I know in the inside she isn't and it upsets me every day. Please pray for her because I absolutely love her even if we don't even speak the same language. at school we really miss her and want her to be back. I really miss her sitting next to me. everyone please think about her for the next couple of months because she needs all the support she can get
I hope she is ok.
I see, you posted this three years ago,
How is she now
Is she alive?
Is she okay???????
Is she??
I like these short videos. They keep me on the alert for any disease that may pop up.
My dad recently found out he might have leukemia. His white cell count is too high, and his dr thinks that’s why. I’m so scared and I don’t know what to do. So please pray for him. Please. Thank you so much
Praying for your Dad. I hope you are doing well. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
I survived leukaemia and have dedicated my channel to help people fight leukaemia❤
Wheres your channel
That’s great! ❤ I hope you keep going . Wishing everyone health
The problem is I’m 14 and I don’t get my blood tested. I’ve told my parents several times I’m worried and that I need to get my blood tested and they keep telling me I’m overreacting
Snowflake kitty same how’d it go
Same
I’m pretty sure you can get tested without your parents. As soon as my oldest son turned 12, I suddenly had “no rights” to his medical records. So I’m assuming you can without your parents. My son is 14 now, I couldn’t imagine him coming to me with a concern and me telling him he was overreacting. I’m sorry kiddo, I would take you myself if I could! Same with the others that responded to your comment. We’d all take a field trip to the doctor lol I hope everything is ok and you were able to go!
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@Art1cuno i never said i had it i said i was worried.
Who's here because they're a hypochondriac?
H B *raises hand*
im not sick . yes I am. no im not. yes I am.
Me bc I have red dots (not on my legs but on my arm in a line) and an unexplained bruise lol.
Meh
Yep I’m definitely prolly here because that
I had it but now I'm better but I still have no friends 😥
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Hi 👋🏼
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Not for Hypochondriacs, I'm tripped.
lol my mom says I am that.
Same
Watching this because I’m waiting on my blood results 😭
how did it turn out?
@@pulvii I’m unfortunately still waiting 😭
@@caramel6596 how bout now
Same😭
@@caramel6596 how are u now
What about low WBC??
I might have it I’m going to the doctor Wednesday to see if I have it.
U ok now?
@@JodBronson seems it was anemia not leukemia, i think I’m stil anemic tho
What if it’s only your lower back?
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What does that have to do with leukemia
I'm here because I'm afraid of going to ICU again, fighting for my life.
Be strong u got this
Been having petechiae for over half a year. Even showed it to a doctor a few months ago and what I got was basically a shrug.
Gonna get a new time tomorrow and demand a better examination ASAP due to my previous doctors lackadaisical attitude.
Good news, for me at least!
It seems to have just been some infection, since it finally manifested as erythema multiforme and I was given anti-biotics, antihistamines, a throat mucus dissolver and emulsion cream. Been feeling better than in a long time and my petechiae is gone.
STE x Vic thats what I have! It just showed up today out of nowhere. I have a “video” apt tomorrow but this video coming up in the search has me nervous. My little brother battled leukemia twice and I was his bone marrow donor and he’s been in remission since. This is kinda scaring me 😔
STE x Vic what happened with yours?
Jamie Elizabeth hi! I also have small red dots randomly popping up in my body. They go away after a couple weeks but then re appear in other places. Doctors shrugged them off. Had blood tested two weeks ago, but I am so scared. 22Male here. If you want to chat about your symptoms/anxiety, my Snapchat is @eric_leavitt
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I want to know what the leg pain is like because I have leg pain now and back pain on the right side for 2 years and no answers. My blood tests are normal in the er. I also have rib pains and a tiny bump under skin on neck
Uhhh the scary thing is I have the same symptoms
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I'm insulting someone named Loukia, just need to educate myself on what leukemia is
I just found out I'm sick I am having these problems and I also have no friends no family it's amazing what the hustle of Life can consume you really don't look at things until you slow down and recognize the obvious
@Sara Mathurasingh God Bless u❤💯
Sad but true . Being ill at home alone can be hard to deal with. When I get the blues ,or in my feelings ,have to remember one day at a time sweet Jesus 🙏
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What if you have low white blood cells?
A low white blood cell count can be an indicator of certain conditions, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vitamin deficiencies, or a side effect of cancer treatment.
What if you have 12,700 enc should that be a concern ?
I have had leukemia for almost 5 years now. not a chemo treatment in almost 3 years though
How did u know you had it
Why ???? Go and have your treatment please why do people lose hope go and have it I know it's hard but at the end you'll be cured 🥺🦋🦋🦋🦋
Seems unlikely... You were officially diagnosed?
did you had any chemotherapy or not at all?
Can anyone tell person suffering with leukaemia lot of body pain in legs or back what to do it is very sever 😭😭
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Me: looks on line why i have a bunch if random bruses on my leg.
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I have the. Petechiae (small red spots under the skin.
joyceann welsh same I have petechia on my ankles, and a few small red dots on my arms, I also been getting bruises on my thighs. No night sweats, no fever, no swelling of spleen, no loss of weight, and I had my bloods taken 3 weeks ago and they were perfect. I’m so scared :( I’m seeing a dermatologist on Tuesday but I want to go back to urgent care tomorrow...
Some of the spots are turn Brown on my arms.
Let me know if you find out anything.
Was your arms bruning before you got the red dots
Please anyone here to share me about this my sister got this just now so please what will be about this?
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I have some bruise like spot on my body they appears suddenly nd it's seems like they grew bigger. They Dnt feel hurt or pain or anything. I Dnt know why I have these spot..
How r u now
I just got my blood test result back. My CBC overall was fine with my white and red being in the good range. Yet my absolute monocytes was very high it’s 1442 and supposed to be 950 and absolute eosinophils were high at 525 and supposed to be at 500. Should I be worried about cancer? I’m nervous.
do you also present some bruising and rash looking redness around your ankles along with the small red dots? My grandson (10) has this and I am worried about him. It started with a swollen jaw (like the mumps) but that has gone and the swelling went into his left hand and is now in his feet along with this bruising look and the red bumps and dots. Any clue? The blood test proved negative for the mumps.
RedTeesforMe well?
My body is warm. Not like a fever but just a little warmer than normal temperature. Also I have a infection inside of my two inner knee. Pls tell me what is it.
I went to the doctor and got a ct scan in my head after a car crash and they said everything is normal. I went in a couple weeks ago because of frequent headaches and I was diagnosed with post cuncussion syndrome but I feel like its something else cuz I get headaches and my joints hurt randomly. Also I'm a hypochondriac and have severe anxiety. Edit: I've also gotten 2 canker sores in 2 months and I've never had one in my life
Well bruh u got in a car crash of course some of your joints are going to be hurting it’s normal
Me I'm here because I'm like thin now😭😭 i wanna be healthy 😭😭😔😔 how to be healthy help!?
What if I have petechia but normal platelets
what about white blood cell count if everything is normal including white blood cell count than I doubt its leukemia.
@@a-terrible-fate532 they were normal also so idk
Are small red dots a sign on one arm.
I’m here to ask the same thing… my right arm has been getting petechia on and off, but today it’s more flared and forming in clusters and weird lines.
I have low weight blood cells, fatigue, became extremely skinny
I think I might have it but I haven't went I will do as soon I can pay the dr
How r u now?
I took my blood pressure 4 times a days and now I have red dots ??! Help is that normal because it was too tight ?!
I’m only 13 but I have lymph nodes a lot, my appetite is getting bad, and I’m getting little purple dots on my skin.😓
Me too, I’m so worried
I have some of the symptoms and Im only 12
Please replyy
ピ哀尉Todoroki Most of my symptoms have gone away but if yours are really bad you might wanna tell your parents
ピ哀尉Todoroki My anxiety was really bad so my parents finally took me to the doctor and it was nothing and I was just really worried and had a lot of anxiety. It’s most likely the same case for you, don’t stress about it.
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I have 3 bruises all from injury and petchaie which I’ve had my whole life but it’s not red dots it’s just little bumps some red. I’m a ginger and I known that I’ve had this and a hypochondriac
Get a blood test.
Anybody here for bleeding gums?
Yeahhh I had bleeding gums
So sad..
i really tghougth i had leukimia im scared out of hell now but i dont have other symtoms im very energetic
what about blood pressure levels? Is that linked sometimes? Just wonderin b/c my blood pressure is weird for my age (late 20s). One time it was low, then it was high, then normal. I am very, very tired and even bought iron supplements but plan to use them after a talk to my doc in Feb. I am always dizzy too lol and get headaches but no fevers. These dizzy spells and headache spells got my dad and aunt thinking I'm lazy cuz I always wanna sleep. I cough a lot too but it might be my esophagus messed up due to scoliosis. I also get runny nose easily but it ain't really that big of a deal, right? I think people are safe if they don't get sick a lot- that seems to be a big symptom.
I think your good bro if the dizziness is reoccurring I would say go see someone but if your not feeling awful or really tired all the time and it just episodes it’s probably nothing if it was cancer it wouldn’t be getting better only worse
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i think i have this, i’m scared
Same, but I'm a hypochondriac (which is someone who overreacts about health) so idk? Too afraid to tell my parents and I keep telling them, but they say things like..."Your bruises mean low protein" "Your just worrying about someone" WHEN I CAN'T BREATHE!
Same. What are your symptoms?
so go get a blood test done.
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blood donation centers tests for it
What about high white blood cell count and lots of diarrhea. 😥
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Okay so I’ve been fatigued but I’m an athlete and I’m 11 yet I have health anxiety and think I have leukemia yet I have none of the symptoms aksksjsk anyone I’m the same boat
i'm 14 and have few symptoms but i still have some that worry me, and i'm too scared to get a blood test 😁✌
I have 2 Symptoms ish,I have bone pains some times and I have like 3 or 4 little dots on my foot surrounding some cuts from my cat scratching my foot so idk if there little round cuts or petiache
Im 15 and i have Petechiae lol
im 15 and i have bone pain so baddd and fatigue no bruises or somthng
Leukemia is when you dont have enough blood cells? I thought if a px have that they might have uncontrolled production of blood cells in short there are alot!
After a car accident??? Nonsense.
Am I cooked 😮
I have leukemia
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I hope u get better!
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Can I get leukemia at 22
yes at any age unfortunately.
petechiae be red and turn bronw.
This is going to be the new thing
YES and more too!
crying brb
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I thought leukemia is when your WBC are low not high??
im pretty sure its when the wbc are high as its a sign of an infection that your body is fighting.
i have leukemia
You will ok