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Symptoms of Leukemia

General Symptoms
- Fatigue and Weakness: Often due to anemia.
- Shortness of Breath: Caused by low red blood cell count.
- Frequent Infections: Due to low white blood cell count.
- Abnormal Bleeding or Bruising: Issues with blood clotting.
- Swollen Lymph Nodes: Especially in the neck.
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Symptoms of Leukemia

General Symptoms:
- Fatigue and Weakness: Often due to anemia.
- Shortness of Breath: Caused by low red blood cell count.
- Frequent Infections: Due to low white blood cell count.
- Abnormal Bleeding or Bruising: Issues with blood clotting.
- Swollen Lymph Nodes: Especially in the neck.
- Swollen Spleen: Causes abdominal pressure or fullness.

Specific Symptoms by Type:
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML):
- Nonspecific symptoms.
- Anemia-related fatigue and weakness.
- Leukopenia and neutropenia leading to infections.

Symptoms of Lung Infections in Leukemia Patients
- Shortness of Breath
- Fast Breathing
- Wheezing
- New Cough or Coughing Up Blood
- Fever
- Bluish Skin or Nails
- Feeling of Drowning or Suffocating
- Pale or Clammy Skin
- Chest Pain

These symptoms can be side effects of leukemia treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Always consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and management.

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