Hairy Cell Leukemia Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Hairy Cell Leukemia? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Hairy Cell Leukemia.
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Symptoms of Hairy Cell Leukemia
HCL tends to develop slowly over a number of years. It often causes no symptoms at first. The cancerous cells eventually overgrow the bone marrow. This forces out other normal components like red blood cells and platelets. Low red blood cell levels can cause Iron-Deficiency Anemia. Low platelet levels can cause excess bleeding.
Symptoms may include:
- Weakness and fatigue due to anemia
- Enlarged spleen
- Enlarged liver
- Recurrent infections, often with fevers due to low white cell count
- Ease in bruising and bleeding due to low platelet count
- Night sweats
- Swollen lymph nodes (rare)
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