healthydailymail.com Although experts are uncertain about the causes of leukemia, they have identified several risk factors that include the following:
- Exposure to high levels of radiation
- Repeated exposure to certain chemicals (for example, benzene)
- Chemotherapy
- Down Syndrome
- A strong family history of leukemia
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| Ilustration: Leukimia |
Symptoms vary depending on the type and stage of leukemia, but they can include the following:
- Fever, chills, night sweats and other flu-like symptoms
- Weakness and fatigue
- Swollen or bleeding gums
- Headaches
- Enlarged liver and spleen
- Swollen tonsils
- Bone pain
- Paleness
- Pinhead-sized red spots on the skin
- Weight loss
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