Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling anxious, and whenever I move, I feel short of breath and hear my heartbeat strongly. I went to a hospital in the county for a thorough check-up on my heart. The doctor said there was nothing serious, with my fastest heart rate at 123 and slowest at 48. My head always feels stuffy, and lately, I've been feeling that my body temperature is abnormal. Hello, what could be the reason for the strong heartbeat in a girl with leukemia?Doctor's answer:
Most leukemia patients have swollen superficial lymph nodes, most commonly in the submandibular, neck, supraclavicular, axillary, and inguinal regions. These swollen lymph nodes often cause no significant pain. Health check-ups may reveal hepatosplenomegaly, and there may be noticeable tenderness in the lower sternum, which is a manifestation of extensive leukemia cell infiltration into the bone marrow. Nearly 40% of leukemia cases present with skin lesions as an early symptom. These skin lesions can recur in various parts of the body and are commonly accompanied by unexplained bruises, bleeding in the mouth, nose, or gums, and excessive menstrual bleeding. Blurred vision often suggests bleeding in the retina; severe headaches accompanied by nausea and vomiting may indicate intracranial bleeding. Therefore, if any of these symptoms appear, it is important to seek medical attention promptly at a local reputable hospital or medical institution for follow-up evaluation.