10 Signs of Leukemia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Leukemia Sign #6: Early Satiety
We usually need to consume a certain amount of food before we get full. The stomach can only hold so much, and what we do eat will take time to digest. Some health conditions, however, can cause the stomach to become compressed. The decreased capacity of the stomach means we take in less food to become full.
Leukemia can cause the spleen to become enlarged, making it push up against the stomach. This will likely lead to early satiety because the stomach cannot take its full volume. This condition can lead to follow-up nutritional problems.
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