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Leukemia is one of the most common diseases among children, and the causes of leukemia symptoms have not yet been established, but there are some factors that may increase the risk of leukemia, such as genetic factors represented by genetic and biological disorders, and continuous exposure to radiation, And finally, environmental pollution.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the most important causes and symptoms of leukemia, the most important methods of diagnosis, and how to treat it through Duxpert Health experts.
Symptoms of leukemia
There are many symptoms of leukemia that the patient may feel in the event of leukemia, and through the following lines we will address the most famous symptoms of leukemia, which are as follows:
Exposure to fever or shivering.
Constant feeling of fatigue, weakness and general weakness.
Frequent infections occur.
Loss of appetite or weight loss.
Swollen lymph nodes.
Liver and spleen enlargement.
Exposure to cases of bleeding or the appearance of some bruises on the body.
Experiencing shortness of breath during any physical activity or when climbing stairs
Small red spots appear on the skin.
Excessive sweating, especially at night
Feeling of pain or sensitivity in the bones.
Symptoms of leukemia in women
We will mention the most common symptoms of leukemia in women through the following lines
Significant weight loss, as a result of digestive disorders and a feeling of fullness, and thus severe weight loss.
Changes in the size and shape of the breast, such as pain, redness, thickening of the breast skin, inflammation and severe rash.
Changes in skin color that may persist for a long period of time
Feeling of bloating during the menstrual cycle, and its persistence for a long period of time, because leukemia may cause ovarian cancer, abdominal pain and pelvic pain.
The appearance of blood in the stool or bleeding and the appearance of small blue spots under the skin.
Constant feeling of tiredness and fatigue
Causes of leukemia
There may not be a clear cause of leukemia, but there may be some factors that can lead to leukemia, including the following:
Leukemia arises as a result of a defect in the bone marrow, and thus the cancer moves from the marrow to the blood cells, and then spreads to different parts and tissues of the body.
Leukemia develops due to an overgrowth of white blood cells in the bone marrow. Leukemia affects women and children in large proportion.
People with previous cancer who have had certain types of chemotherapy or radiotherapy to treat other types of cancer.
Having a genetic or medical history, such as people with Down syndrome, increases the risk of leukemia.
Exposure to radioactive materials or certain chemicals.
Methods for diagnosing leukemia
There are several methods of diagnosing leukemia that the oncologist at Duxpert Health follows:
Complete blood test (CBC), where an examination is done for all types of cells in order to detect and note, if there is any emergency change in the normal numbers of blood cells, and the examination is performed on a blood smear from the patient for inspection and detection of the presence of any abnormal or incomplete cells the growth. Bone marrow biopsy. In this test, a sample of marrow is taken from the pelvic bones, using a rather long needle. This examination aims to determine the type, severity and degree of leukemia. A sample of the spinal cord is taken, to help determine the extent of leukemia. Performing some radiological images, as is the case in (CT, MRI, PET) to detect any signs of leukemia.
leukemia treatment
The treatment methods for leukemia that the oncologist follow at Duxpert Health vary according to the diagnosis of the case and based on which the optimal treatment method is determined:
chemotherapy
Where the oncologist prescribes "Duxpert Health" a group of anti-cancer drugs, which are given intravenously or taken by mouth to enter the bloodstream, thus affecting cancer cells in most parts of the body.
Doctors also use a myeloablative (intrathecal) injection of the anticancer directly into the cerebrospinal fluid.
radiotherapy
It is used along with chemotherapy in some types of leukemia, as it emits high-energy rays capable of damaging cancer cells and preventing them from growing.
Radiation therapy for leukemia can also be given in one of two ways
The first method, the doctor directs radiation to a specific area of the body where a group of leukemia cells is present, such as the spleen or testicles, and the other method where radiation is directed to the whole body, is usually used before a bone marrow transplant.
biological therapy
It is a type of leukemia treatment, which depends on treatment with substances that affect the immune system''s response to cancer, such as: interferon, which is used against some types of leukemia.
stem cell transplant
In some cases, stem cell transplantation is resorted to as a result of high doses destroying leukemia cells and normal blood cells in the bone marrow. Healthy stem cells are transplanted through a flexible tube that is placed in a vein in the neck or chest area. Production of new blood cells from these stem cells.
Is leukemia dangerous?
Leukemia can be considered dangerous, if it is not treated immediately after diagnosis, and the treatment of leukemia varies from one person to another according to the vision of an oncologist at Duxpert Health, depending on several factors, including: age, health and condition of the patient in general, type The degree of leukemia and if it has spread to other places.
What is the cure rate for leukemia?
The cure rate for leukemia depends on several factors, the most important of which are
The age of the patient, the stage the disease has reached, the degree and type of injury and the method of treatment followed. In all cases, the cure rate may increase, the faster and more efficient the treatment, and the cure rate in some types of cancer can reach 100%, especially in healthy people. and high physical strength who receive treatment in the early stages of the disease.
