10 Leukemia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Bruising
Individuals affected with leukemia often bruise easily. This occurs as the bone marrow that produces blood cells now produces mostly abnormal white blood cells leading to anemia (low red blood cells) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts). Since platelets function to maintain blood coagulation, low levels of platelet cause easy bruising even with small bumps or falls. It also means that you will be bleeding more and longer if you sustain an injury.
Besides bruising, low platelet counts also result in bleeding from the gums (when you brush your teeth), nose bleeds, bleeding after passing motion and more. On your skin, you may even notice pinpoint red dots which are called petechiae.
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