Symptoms of Myeloma
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Multiple myeloma symptoms depend on the severity of the underlying myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer, which involves the plasma cells of the bone marrow.

The plasma cells normally live within the bone marrow.


Cancer of the plasma cells (multiple myeloma) often destroys the underlying bone. This results in pain. Back pain is a common symptom of multiple myeloma. Other multiple myeloma symptoms include fatigue, weakness and recurrent infections. Multiple myeloma can result in elevation of the serum calcium, which can result in confusion, and dehydration secondary to hypercalcemia.


Multiple myeloma is associated with the development of a monoclonal paraprotein. Kidney dysfunction can occur because the elevation of the paraprotein.

 
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Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma 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.