Leukemia
A type of cancer which affects the production and function of blood cells. This causes swollen lymph nodes, recurrent nosebleeds, tiredness, frequent infections, weight loss, bleeding, and bone pain. Leukemia symptoms vary, depending on the type of leukemia. Common signs and symptoms of leukemia include:
Swollen lymph nodes especially in the neck and armpits
Experience pain in bones
Night sweats - excessive sweating, especially at Night
Weakness and fatigue
Rapid weight loss
Red spots on the skin
Bleeding and bruising easily
Fever or chills
Frequent infections
Causes
The exact cause is not known. Hereditary and environmental factors may play a role in developing the disease.
The risk factors include:
Mutations in the DNA are frequently a major cause.
Sometimes chromosome translocation can also promote activation of oncogenes (the cancer inducing genes) and this can lead to disease progression.
Exposure to certain chemicals and radiation can also induce cancer.
