Patient's question:
I have been experiencing dizziness recently, and I can't seem to eat properly either. My mental state isn't great either. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's a blood-related issue. Could you please tell me what the three major symptoms of childhood leukemia are?Doctor's answer:
Common three symptoms of children with leukemia are:(1) Unexplained fever, which is caused by the rapid cell division and high metabolic rate of leukemia cells, leading to heat production. At the same time, since normal white blood cells are crowded out by cancer cells and their growth environment is compromised, the normal defense mechanisms cannot be effectively activated, making it very easy to develop recurrent infections and fever.
(2) Anemia, where the child may experience pale complexion, dizziness, fatigue, and poor appetite.
(3) Unexplained skin manifestations, primarily nosebleeds, gum bleeding, and other similar symptoms. In this case, it is essential to take the child to the hospital for a thorough blood test. Leukemia suppresses the normal self-healing of bone marrow, which can lead to the corrosion and destruction of normal tissues and organs.