In untreated leukemia, the ability to fight infection decreases because the leukemic cells accumulate and lessen the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells, blood-clotting cells, and normal white blood cells, which are the main infection fighters.
If left untreated, the surplus cancer cells overwhelm the bone marrow, enter the bloodstream, and will eventually invade other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, the brain, and spinal cord.
The bad news is, there is no way to prevent leukemia, because scientists have been unable to figure out what causes it. The good news: treatment is highly effective in many cases.
Diseases are "degenerative" in natuture and when left untreated, they damage the body. In the extreme even simple diseases left untreated can cause death.
Because if it is left untreated it can cause brain damage and severe mental retardation
Bacterial vaginosis will not cause blood poisoning, even if left untreated.
Yes, untreated PID can cause permanent damage to the reproductive organs. Be sure to finish all treatment prescribed and attend all follow-up visits.
If left untreated kidney stones can cause permanent damage to your kidney
Without treatment, gout may cause severe damage in the joints and cause the tissues in the surrounding area to be destructed. If the joints are continuously destructed and the gout is left untreated then there could be a result of lasting deformities (such as permanent feet damage).
Yes. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and causes liver cell damage and destruction. If left untreated hepatitis will continue to damage the liver and can result in liver cancer, liver failure, and permanent liver damage called cirrhosis.
Yes, it can if left untreated.
"Bubbles, tiny bubbles". Not good for you and they can travel around before they reabsorb doing damage that is irreversible. This can be a bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction or muscular weakness. There may be permanent damage to the spinal cord. Untreated joint pains that subside are believed to cause small areas of bone damage called osteonecrosis. There may be enough damage to cause the bone to become brittle or for joints to collapse or become arthritic.
Chlamydia does not cause swollen glands.
If left untreated any infection in the vaginal or urinal tracts can cause infertility.
Meningococcal is a word used for Meningococcal Meningitis. This is a very serious infection that can be either bacterial or viral. It causes damage to the brain and spinal cord by causing it to become inflamed and if left untreated it can cause death.