10 Bone Marrow Cancer Symptoms
Symptom #10: Tingling or numbness
Damage to the nerves that make up the peripheral nervous system can result in peripheral neuropathy. These nerves transmit information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. Bone marrow cancer (i.e. multiple myeloma), or even its treatments, can damage these nerves, causing signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. However, there other non-malignant causes of this condition (i.e. diabetes mellitus).
Patients with peripheral neuropathy can experience a gradual onset of numbness or tingling in their extremities, most commonly in their feet or hands. Other symptoms and signs include throbbing or burning pain in the affected areas, oversensitivity to touch, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, reduced sensation of touch, and more.
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