16 Symptoms And Common Signs Of Leukemia

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3. Bruising and Bleeding Easily

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One particular sign that seems to be quite common for leukemia sufferers is getting bruises or bleeding easily, as well as taking much longer than normal to heal. This is because leukemia causes the body to produce less platelets in the blood, known as thrombocytopenia. Since these affected platelets are not enough to clump together and plug bleeding blood vessels, they cause bruising and tend to bleed more easily. If these bruises show up in strange places, if they’re unexplainable and last for lengthened periods of time, be sure to consult your doctor immediately.