Patient's question:
My cousin has had poor health since she was a child and was recently admitted to the hospital. Her complexion is pale, she often has low-grade fever, and she is prone to fainting. Previously, I heard the doctor mention something about bone marrow, so I suspect it might be leukemia. Is this symptom of leukemia?Doctor's answer:
According to the above situation, if the symptom of pale complexion occurs again, it does not necessarily mean the possibility of leukemia. However, based on your description, if there is frequent fever accompanied by pale complexion and poor appetite, it is possible to consider the involvement of the blood system. It is necessary to improve the bone marrow examination, and currently there may be no obvious abnormality in the bone marrow. Bruising is a common symptom of leukemia. The bruised areas can be widespread all over the body, particularly common in the nose, gums, subcutaneous tissue, and fundus of the eye. Intracranial, inner ear, and internal organ bleeding can also occur. 50% of leukemia patients may experience hepatosplenomegaly, with acute lymphocytic leukemia showing the most significant hepatosplenomegaly. It would be too hasty to conclude leukemia based solely on the above description, and further careful examination is still needed.