The Egyptian Society for Blood Transfusion Services
Symptoms of leukemia, the symptoms of leukemia vary and differ according to the type of leukemia, however, the common symptoms of leukemia include the following:
• fever.
• Permanent fatigue and weakness.
• Frequent infections.
• Loss of appetite or weight loss.
• swollen lymph glands.
• Enlarged liver or spleen.
• Easy bleeding or bruising.
• Shortness of breath during physical activity or when climbing stairs.
• The appearance of small red dots and spots on the skin.
• Excessive sweating, especially at night.
• Pain or sensitivity in the bones.
The severity of symptoms depends on the amount and location of the abnormal blood cells, and initial signs and symptoms of leukemia may be overlooked because they are similar to the signs and symptoms of the flu or other common illnesses.