{"id":4808,"date":"2020-03-20T21:27:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T01:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/?p=4808"},"modified":"2020-03-20T21:27:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-21T01:27:58","slug":"what-are-the-signs-of-leukemia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-of-leukemia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Signs of Leukemia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leukemia is a kind of cancer that affects the tissues in the body that create new blood cells, this includes the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. In most cases, leukemia affects the white blood cells, which are necessary for fighting off infections. In a healthy person, the white blood cells form and divide in an orderly fashion. However, in people who have leukemia, the blood cells don\u2019t develop the way they should and, thus, don\u2019t work properly. At first, there might not be any apparent symptoms, but as the disease progresses, some common symptoms may appear. Knowing some of the early signs of leukemia could help you to identify the disease in your aging relative. Some of the symptoms are described below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anemia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4811 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/03\/bigstock-130219850-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/03\/bigstock-130219850-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/03\/bigstock-130219850-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/03\/bigstock-130219850-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/03\/bigstock-130219850.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Because the tissues that help to create healthy blood cells are damaged by leukemia, there often aren\u2019t enough red blood cells in the body. This means there isn\u2019t enough hemoglobin, which is needed to transport iron throughout the body. The lack of iron causes a condition called anemia. Symptoms of anemia include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trouble breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Pale skin.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea.<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Chills.<\/li>\n<li>Night sweats.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Bone pain.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms similar to the flu.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent Illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When white blood cells don\u2019t form properly, your aging relative may get sick more often than is normal. They might catch every cold that comes along or have trouble healing when they get a cut. In fact, leukemia can cause the immune system to attack healthy tissues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poor Clotting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When your aging relative gets a cut or a bruise, they may bleed more than usual or not heal as quickly as they should. You may notice small purple or red spots on the skin, called petechiae. These are another sign of poor blood clotting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swollen Lymph Nodes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you feel your older family member\u2019s neck or arm pits, you may notice bumps. These are swollen lymph nodes. They may also occur in the groin.<\/p>\n<p>If your older family member has been diagnosed with leukemia, elder care can help them throughout the treatment and recovery process. An elder care provider can watch for signs of illness or infection, ensuring family caregivers can get medical attention for the senior as soon as possible. Elder care providers can also allow the older adult to rest when they are feeling tired by taking over household chores, including cleaning, laundry, dishes, and cooking. In addition, elder care can offer transportation to and from treatment appointments.<\/p>\n<p>Sources<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/leukemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20374373\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/leukemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20374373<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/lymphoma\/understanding-leukemia-symptoms\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/lymphoma\/understanding-leukemia-symptoms<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/142595\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/142595<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/services\/caregiver-services\/\">Elder Care in Largo, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elder Care in Largo FL: Leukemia is a kind of cancer that affects the tissues in the body that create new blood cells, this includes the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":4811,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,376,375],"tags":[55],"class_list":["post-4808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-posts","category-elder-care-in-largo-fl-leukemia-and-seniors","category-leukemia-and-seniors","tag-elder-care-in-largo-fl"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Are the Signs of Leukemia? 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