Symptoms of Leukemia
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Leukemia symptoms can be variable from mild to severe. These differences generally are determined by the underlying leukemia.

Leukemia can result in increased infections because of poorly functioning white blood cells. Bruising can develop because of decreased platelets. Fatigue and shortness of breath can develop because of anemia.


Leukemia can be diagnosed by review of the complete blood count and often a bone marrow biopsy is needed.


Depending on the type of the underlying leukemia, the symptoms can be relatively mild to life threatening.

Chronic leukemia symptoms are often different from acute leukemia symptoms.

 
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To view the and differential diagnosis of leukemia symptoms go to our Medicine Methods page.

Symptoms of leukemia often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.