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Leukemia symptoms
I'm in the process of Googling, but that just won't appease my mind quickly
enough But what are some symptoms of Leukemia other than anemia? Is Leukemia usually a sudden onset sort of illness? Do the symptoms come and go? A trip to the ER with DD2 has a doctor concerned enough to order testing, but said it wasn't "super important." -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Leukemia symptoms
"Denise" wrote in message ... I'm in the process of Googling, but that just won't appease my mind quickly enough But what are some symptoms of Leukemia other than anemia? Fatigue Malaise (vague feeling of bodily discomfort) Abnormal bleeding Excessive bruising Weakness Reduced exercise tolerance Weight loss Bone or joint pain Infection and fever Abdominal pain or "fullness" Enlarged spleen, lymph nodes, and liver Is Leukemia usually a sudden onset sort of illness? It can be. Do the symptoms come and go? They can. A trip to the ER with DD2 has a doctor concerned enough to order testing, but said it wasn't "super important." Probably because the person did not have enough symptoms to warrent t worrying the family. In addition, the testing is not specific for leukemia. If DD2 had leukemia, chances are it would have shown up in the ER while you were there. The white blood count would be real high. In addition, the symptoms were probably more consistant with much more common and benign things, like a self-limited viral infections. I don't mean this to be funny. Don't worry about it. Chances are that you will find out soon enough that it is NOT leukemia and something that will go away on its own. Jeff -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Denise wrote: *I'm in the process of Googling, but that just won't appease my mind quickly *enough But what are some symptoms of Leukemia other than anemia? Is *Leukemia usually a sudden onset sort of illness? Do the symptoms come and *go? A trip to the ER with DD2 has a doctor concerned enough to order *testing, but said it wasn't "super important." There are different kinds of leukemia. Leukemia can present in different ways on a case by case basis, too. My understanding is that children who have leukemia usually originally present with one or more of the following scenarios: -a months-long history of not being quite right -recurrent nosebleeds or one really bad gusher -fatigue, worsening over time -lots of unexplained bruises -being tired and getting sick and just not getting over it -cuts or scrapes that just don't heal -looking pale, washed out, etc As far as symptoms coming and going, it would depend on what the symptoms were. I mean, generally speaking the anemia and thrombocytopenia aren't goign to just go away overnight, but you could have a good day where you aren't as tired, or whatever... I hope everything is ok with DD2! Please remember to update when you have more information!! -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
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-lots of unexplained bruises
In my experience a lot of children have unexplained bruises. I know I do too-which is genetic as my Mum bruises easily too. I'm always thinking, I'm sure I never bumped myself there! It gets worse over pregnancy too. Hope your dd is okay- they must test lots of children "just in case" as if they miss it, they would be at risk of lawsuits. Debbie |
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"Welches" wrote in message ... -lots of unexplained bruises In my experience a lot of children have unexplained bruises. I know I do too-which is genetic as my Mum bruises easily too. I'm always thinking, I'm sure I never bumped myself there! It gets worse over pregnancy too. Hope your dd is okay- they must test lots of children "just in case" as if they miss it, they would be at risk of lawsuits. Debbie I talked to a different doctor this morning, so I'm not quite as freaked out. But the brusing, as she explained it, are bruises in places you wouldn't expect normal bumps and such on a toddler, like on her torso and stuff. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Leukemia symptoms
"Denise" wrote in message ...
"Welches" wrote in message ... -lots of unexplained bruises In my experience a lot of children have unexplained bruises. I know I do too-which is genetic as my Mum bruises easily too. I'm always thinking, I'm sure I never bumped myself there! It gets worse over pregnancy too. Hope your dd is okay- they must test lots of children "just in case" as if they miss it, they would be at risk of lawsuits. Debbie I talked to a different doctor this morning, so I'm not quite as freaked out. But the brusing, as she explained it, are bruises in places you wouldn't expect normal bumps and such on a toddler, like on her torso and stuff. I'm glad to hear that you're less worried. I was going to post about bruising when I saw your initial question about leukemia, because the Dr.s wondered if my daughter had leukemia because of excessive bruising last year. She was also slightly anemic, and had failure to thrive. I had gone to the Dr. as soon as I noticed the bruises because I knew it was a sign of leukemia. My daughter was *just* starting to crawl, so I knew she hadn't done it to herself, and we hadn't done it. Thank goodness the Dr said it was clearly not an issue of someone having hurt her, that they can tell the difference with that kind of bruising. She had about 6 quarter to half-dollar sized bruises on her belly and back. Bad sign. Anyway, the Dr. sent blood off to be tested *immediately*, and there was a message saying my daughter did not have leukemia on the machine by the time I got home -- within an hour. It turns out that she has Von Willebrand's disease (which was, by the way, our Pediatricians original guess, but it took several months to confirm it), and it turns out that I do too, which is why I copied the post above where Debbie said her mom and she both bruise easily. It is very common -- the most common bleeding disorder. 1-2% of the US-ian population is thought to have this disorder, and some European countries are thought to be higher. It's definitely heritable, and a lot of women who have it believe prior to diagnosis that it's just the way their family is, because, for example, who do you ask if you think your periods are really severe? Usually your mom, or a sister, and if she's a heavy bleeder too, you come to believe it's the standard. If spontaneous bruising was your daugther's issue, it is worth looking into VWD. It's quite treatable, and very good to know about if someone in your family has it (prior to dental work, for example!) I hope you get more good news, soon! Tina. |
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"Tina" wrote in message om... "Denise" wrote in message ... "Welches" wrote in message ... -lots of unexplained bruises In my experience a lot of children have unexplained bruises. I know I do too-which is genetic as my Mum bruises easily too. I'm always thinking, I'm sure I never bumped myself there! It gets worse over pregnancy too. Hope your dd is okay- they must test lots of children "just in case" as if they miss it, they would be at risk of lawsuits. Debbie I talked to a different doctor this morning, so I'm not quite as freaked out. But the brusing, as she explained it, are bruises in places you wouldn't expect normal bumps and such on a toddler, like on her torso and stuff. I'm glad to hear that you're less worried. I was going to post about bruising when I saw your initial question about leukemia, because the Dr.s wondered if my daughter had leukemia because of excessive bruising last year. She was also slightly anemic, and had failure to thrive. I had gone to the Dr. as soon as I noticed the bruises because I knew it was a sign of leukemia. My daughter was *just* starting to crawl, so I knew she hadn't done it to herself, and we hadn't done it. Thank goodness the Dr said it was clearly not an issue of someone having hurt her, that they can tell the difference with that kind of bruising. She had about 6 quarter to half-dollar sized bruises on her belly and back. Bad sign. Anyway, the Dr. sent blood off to be tested *immediately*, and there was a message saying my daughter did not have leukemia on the machine by the time I got home -- within an hour. It turns out that she has Von Willebrand's disease (which was, by the way, our Pediatricians original guess, but it took several months to confirm it), and it turns out that I do too, which is why I copied the post above where Debbie said her mom and she both bruise easily. It is very common -- the most common bleeding disorder. 1-2% of the US-ian population is thought to have this disorder, and some European countries are thought to be higher. It's definitely heritable, and a lot of women who have it believe prior to diagnosis that it's just the way their family is, because, for example, who do you ask if you think your periods are really severe? Usually your mom, or a sister, and if she's a heavy bleeder too, you come to believe it's the standard. If spontaneous bruising was your daugther's issue, it is worth looking into VWD. It's quite treatable, and very good to know about if someone in your family has it (prior to dental work, for example!) I hope you get more good news, soon! Tina. Thanks. I have never heard of VWD before. I talked to my mom today and apparantly I was tested for Leukemia several times as a child because I have severe anemia. In bootcamp I was diagnosed with something similar to Sickle Cell but I can never remember what its called. My daughter is very anemic also, regardless of our diet, and has been hospitalized for FTT at least 3 times in the last 4 years. I'll look into VWD more, thanks. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Denise wrote: *Thanks. I have never heard of VWD before. I talked to my mom today and *apparantly I was tested for Leukemia several times as a child because I have *severe anemia. In bootcamp I was diagnosed with something similar to Sickle *Cell but I can never remember what its called. My daughter is very anemic *also, regardless of our diet, and has been hospitalized for FTT at least 3 *times in the last 4 years. I'll look into VWD more, thanks. Do you have thalassemia? -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
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"Hillary Israeli" wrote in message ... In , Denise wrote: *Thanks. I have never heard of VWD before. I talked to my mom today and *apparantly I was tested for Leukemia several times as a child because I have *severe anemia. In bootcamp I was diagnosed with something similar to Sickle *Cell but I can never remember what its called. My daughter is very anemic *also, regardless of our diet, and has been hospitalized for FTT at least 3 *times in the last 4 years. I'll look into VWD more, thanks. Do you have thalassemia? Yes. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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