Recognize 7 symptoms of leukemia in children

4. Frequent Infections

The body needs white blood cells to fight infections, but in patients with leukemia, white blood cells can not do their job properly. As a result, the immunity of the child decreased, he became frequently infected with viruses and bacteria until it was prolonged

5. Swelling in certain areas of the body

Lymph nodes filter blood, but leukemia cells sometimes accumulate in the lymph nodes. This can cause swelling under the armpits, neck, upper collarbone and groin.

6. Bone and joint pain

The body produces blood in the bone marrow. Meanwhile, leukemia causes rapid reproduction of blood cells, resulting in excessive blood cell density. The accumulation of these cells causes the child to complain of bone and joint pain. Some children often complain of low back pain

7. Anemia

Leukemia causes excessive blood cell density. Thus, it is difficult for red blood cells to produce. This causes the anemia of the child. Marked with fatigue, weakness, dizziness and rapid breathing.

If any of the above symptoms in a child should immediately be examined by a doctor.