What are the early symptoms and precursors of leukemia? Pay attention to these signs in your body

　　Leukemia does not come suddenly. There will be some subtle changes in the body in the early stages of the disease. Many people delay their illness due to a lack of understanding of these early symptoms and precursors. In order for everyone to pay better attention to themselves healthy , detect the clues of leukemia in time. The following is a detailed introduction to the symptoms and signals that may appear in the early stages of leukemia.

What are the early symptoms and precursors of leukemia? Pay attention to these signs in your body

　　Fever: Fever is one of the common early symptoms of leukemia. Fever in patients with leukemia can range from low fever, with body temperature between 37.5°C and 38°C, to high fever, with body temperature exceeding 39°C. This is mainly because leukemia cells can affect the normal immune system, causing the body's resistance to decrease, making it susceptible to invasion by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, causing infection, and thus causing fever. In addition, leukemia cells themselves also release some substances that cause the body to heat up.

　　anemia : Anemia is also an important early manifestation of leukemia. Patients may experience symptoms such as paleness, dizziness, fatigue, palpitation, and shortness of breath. This is due to the massive proliferation of leukemia cells in the bone marrow, which inhibits the growth and differentiation of normal hematopoietic stem cells, resulting in reduced red blood cell production. As the disease progresses, anemia symptoms will gradually worsen, seriously affecting the patient's quality of life and physical functions.

　　Bleeding: Patients with leukemia may experience varying degrees of bleeding symptoms in the early stages. Bleeding sites can occur throughout the body, the most common ones being skin Petechiae, ecchymosis, nose bleeding, gum bleeding, etc. Severe patients may also experience internal bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, blood in urine, etc. This is because leukemia cells destroy megakaryocytes in the bone marrow, reducing platelet production. At the same time, leukemia cells may also release some procoagulant substances, causing abnormal coagulation function and causing bleeding.

　　Swollen lymph nodes: Some patients with leukemia will have swollen lymph nodes in the early stages. Enlarged lymph nodes are usually hard, non-tender and movable. Commonly found in the neck, armpits, groin and other parts of the body. This is due to leukemia cells infiltrating the lymph nodes, causing them to grow and swell. The degree and extent of lymphadenopathy may vary between individuals and depending on the condition.

　　Bone and joint pain: Leukemia cells infiltrate bones and joints, causing bone and joint pain. Pain can vary in intensity and can be dull, aching, or severe. It is relatively more common in children, and the pain occurs mostly in the long bones of the limbs, sternum, etc. This pain may interfere with the patient's activities, especially if the pain worsens with movement or pressure.

　　Hepatosplenomegaly: Leukemia cells infiltrate the liver and spleen, causing hepatosplenomegaly. Patients may feel fullness and discomfort in the upper abdomen, and sometimes can feel an enlarged liver or spleen. The degree of hepatosplenomegaly also varies from person to person. In severe cases, it may affect the normal functions of the liver and spleen.

　　In the early stages of leukemia, symptoms and signals such as fever, anemia, bleeding, swollen lymph nodes, bone and joint pain, and hepatosplenomegaly may appear. When these abnormalities occur in the body, sufficient attention must be paid to them and Hospital Carry out relevant inspections.