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Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer of the bone marrow or the blood characterized by an abnormal increase of the white blood cells. People with leukemia may bleed excessively, easily become bruised or develop pinprick bleeds.
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What is the difference between leukemia and lukemia?
There are 2 ways of understanding this difference.
1) Firstly, one of the causes of leucocytosis could be leukemia. But there are several other less-severe causes of leucocytosis such as infection,hemorrhage, corticosteroid treatment etc. So, leukemia is one of the types of leucocytosis.
2) Secondly, leukemia is when large number of IMMATURE WBC's are in circulation. In leucocytosis, the WBC's are normal and mature. This is a very important point of difference.
Does drinking alcohol make leukemia worse?
one drink a day won't be bad one drink a day won't be bad one drink a day won't be bad
Can leukemia patients receive massage therapy?
No. massage is contraindicated due to the type of cancer it is. Doctors tell you sure. but they usually dont know what the effect of massage can have. when you massage a person who has leukemia, you are increasing blood flow. Thus stimulating a accelerated (faster) progression of the cancer.
What can you expect in the final stages of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia?
serious pain and illness then after 2 to 3 weeks of pain DEATH will occour!
It's hard to say...research is still being done.there is no definite pattern.probably best to consoul a doctor
weakness
fatigue
feeling of being full when you didn't eat
recurring headaches
These are just some of the symptoms, but if you think that you have had any of these symptoms, please see a doctor!
Fever, weight loss, frequent urination, joint or bone pain, fatigue, abnormal bruising, head aches, and abdominal pain are some of the signs and symptoms of leukemia.
Fever, weight loss, frequent urination, joint or bone pain, fatigue, abnormal bruising, head aches, and abdominal pain are some of the signs and symptoms of leukemia.
A Mild Leukemia may be something like Thrombocytopenia. That is a lack of platelets-cells that cause blood to clot properly so we don;t bleed to death.
Mild Leukemias are know as Indolent Leukemia's. Many of them do not even require treatment and patients are just monitored with simple blood counts every few months or a few times a year. Also known as Follicular Leukemia.
Is leukemia an immune disorder?
It is believed that most cancers are due to some breakdown in the immune system. Several type of lymphomas and leukemias are being treated with Immunotherapy. Certain drugs used to attack and destroy only the bad cells that our compromised immune system cannot.
Does falling of hair means that you have leukemia?
No, hair loss is not a sign of leukemia, in cancer patients hair loss is actually a side effect of treatment and not a symptom of the disease itself
How does someone know they had leukemia?
If you are easily become bruised, have flu-like symptoms such as chills, fevers, night sweats, diarrhea, poor appetite, pain in bones or joints, sometimes causing a limp, and swollen glands in neck, groin, or elsewhere. You should check with your doctor you may have Leukemia.
Can you die from chronic hayfever?
Yes it is. I had a near death experience with Rhinitis (Hay Fever). My friends and i were fooling around in a barn and all of the sudden my eyes got puffy and itchy, my throat started swelling and i was wheezing very loudly. I had to be rushed to the hospital. RHINITIS IS VERY MUCH LIKE ASTHMA but rhinitis is only caused by pollen e.g. Trees, different types of grasses, ragweed and of course hay. ( sorry about the caps didn't mean to to lazy to erase and type it again)
Can people get feline leukemia?
Yes and no. It is an infection by a virus. The Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that infects cats. The virus attacks the cat's immune system and can cause diseases, one of which can be a form of cancer of the blood cells called Lymphoma (a leukemia).
What could you do to get rid of leukemia?
As with cancer, leukemia is considered 'permanent' - something that can go into remission, but will generally stay with you forever. There are ways to get leukemia under control (after 5 years of remission, medical staff usually consider leukemia 'cured'), depending on the severity and type of leukemia. The most common methods consist of regularly taking prescribed medicine for it and going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Afterwards, you'll have to see whether or not the treatment(s) successfully forced the leukemia into remission. If not, then the patient will have to go for another round, either until the leukemia goes into remission or until the medical staff decide that it is a hopeless case.
Leukemia may, despite being in remission for a while, still resurface no matter the state your body is in.
What happens if hemoglobin is very low?
No energy, hard to think, fever, terrible, terrible headache.
Source: My experience, I went into the hospital with a hemoglobin level of 4.5. Doctors couldn't believe I was still conscious and walking around.
What is the cause of leukemia?
Leukemia is a disease in which uncontrollably dividing blood cells invade the bone marrow and circulating blood. The cause is a defect in control of the cell cycle which allows the cell to go on dividing unchecked. The precipitating factors for this loss of control of the cell cycle are many.
The exact cause of leukemia is unknown but is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Leukemias, like other cancers, result from somatic mutations in the DNA which activate oncogenes or inactivate tumour suppressor genes, and disrupt the regulation of cell death, differentiation or division. These mutations may occur spontaneously or as a result of exposure to radiation or carcinogenic substances and are likely influenced by genetic factors.
Cohort and case control studies have linked exposure to petrochemicals, such as benzene, and hair dyes to the development of leukemia. Viruses have also been linked to some forms of leukemia. Certain cases of ALL are associated with viral infections by either the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, responsible for AIDS) or human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1 and -2, causing adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma). Fanconi anemia is also a risk factor for developing acute myelogenous leukemia.
There are a number of different kinds of leukemia, and they may have different causes. What is clear is that the causes of leukemia are unclear. There are some good arguments made for increased risk of leukemia based on genetic predisposition(it "runs in your family"), some viruses, exposure to some kinds of chemicals and also exposure to ionizing radiation, either natural or artificial. Leukemia is a form of lymphoma (cancer), and we're still on the trail in an attempt to nail down actual causes. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on leukemia.
Is there a person who discovered a cure for leukemia?
Ayurveda, the No 1 treatment for leukemia.
Ayurveda, the Indian indigenous and ancient health science is probably the only remedy where leukemia is cured with out side effect. There are Vaidyas (traditional Ayurveda practitioners) in Indian rural, though their numbers nowadays are very few, who are successfully doing this amazing healing.
When we use the word Cure for leukemia, it must mean much more than remission. Modern medical doctors are not using the word cure because the disease often relapses even in ideal cases of APML or AML with blast count less than 20 percent and age below 40. In Indian remedies such cases are sure success. It often takes less than 30 days to bring down the blast to 0 level, simultaneously building up the other blood counts and general health. The patient will have to continue the treatment for many more months with diet restrictions and under close observation so that the disease shall not relapse.
One may get abundance of excellent introduction and overview of the profound, ancient healing system in the net. These give the reader a chance to sense the working principles of Ayurveda, and see how Ayurveda can be adapted and integrated into life in a practical way, for today's health needs. Also many books are available - both ancient (palm leaf) literature now in printed form, and the new age interpretations. The word Ayurveda can be translated as the knowledge of life or more correctly as the knowledge of longevity. Ayurveda healing looks at the whole person the body, the mind, and the spirit and helps to develop an individual program to bring balance, good health and at least a taste of immortality.
There are still hidden secrets of Ayurveda which are seldom revealed in the net nor in any books, but kept for privileged private handling of masters in the linage of Guruparampara (disciple is learning sitting at the feet of teacher, for generations). When it comes leukemia or other difficult diseases there are still unique people successfully doing healing, while there are many thousands of Ayurveda main stream practitioners ( those who have formally studied the codified syllabus in the numerous Ayurveda colleges of the country) along the vast of the land. The one in the first category is known as Ayurveda Vaidya and the second, Ayurveda Doctor who are general practitioners.
Those who are not acquainted with the concept of enrichment of ayurveda formulations through intricate course of repeated refining, awakening of vital energy points - the marmas, for revitalizing sapta dhatus, and enlivening energy fields of chakras may find it difficult to comprehend amazing therapeutic success of leukemia treatment. Comparing the methodology of treating in Vedavidhya with modern medicine practices and attempt to seek 'scientific' explanation as to how this healing system works could be a difficult task. This is entirely a different version of understanding, ancient seers developed through deep meditation, tapas and prana- njana - supreme intelligence.
As a Vaidya, I am glad to participate in study program of molecular biology or cancer genetics of universities of advanced nations to see scientifically how this healing reinstates normal cell functioning, even in diseases that do not respond to any treatment currently available. They can research if this healing stops trans-location of genetic matter in human chromosomes. They also can see how this therapy acts selectively, inducing cell death in only the malignant cells and not affecting neighboring healthy cells.
It is my sincere request to international scientific community to focus on what can be done to expand the current research environment so that practices that lie outside conventional science are appropriately addressed.
Vaidyan from Cochin, India
A cancerous blood condition previously known as preleukemia?
Myelodysplastic syndrome was the cancerous blood condition which was previously known as preleukemia. With this condition, the bone marrow is unable to produce sufficient amounts of healthy blood cells. Although there is no cure for this condition yet, there are some treatment options available, such as blood transfusions, and medications that increase the production of blood cells.
How does leukemia affect someones life?
Unlike elders, minds of children are without fear, worries. To my mind, disease may not have any impact. However, aggressive treatment prescribed by modern medical science, will have an impact.
A doctor may suspect you have leukemia after completing a physical or if you report experiencing the symptoms of leukemia. There are instances where leukemia is suspected from results of blood tests performed for other reasons. There are several tests a doctor may use to diagnose leukemia, ranging from blood tests to spinal taps.
What bone does Leukemia affect?
Leukemia doesn't affect your body, it affects your circulatory system and affects your blood, but sometimes your hair can fall out depending on how severe your leukemia is.
What organ systems are affected by leukemia?
== == Leukemia affects many of the bodily systems during its destruction. It affects the bone marrow and lymphatic system, spreading malignant cells from the bone marrow through the blood stream and into the lymph nodes, weakening the body.
How does leukemia affect the circulatory system?
Leukemia is a type of cancer that begins in the bone marrow and causes an abnormal high amount of white blood cells. The way in which leukemia affects you includes the fact that you will bruise easily and bleed excessively. You will also be more prone to infection, may feel sick and lose weight.
What scientific name of blood cancer?
Leukemia is the common name for several types of cancer of the blood. There is more specific terminology that describes the specific type of leukemia a person has. There are more than a dozen variations, but the four most common are:
# Acute Myelogenous (granulocytic) Leukemia (AML) # Chronic Myelogenous (granulocytic) Leukemia (CML) # Acute Lymphocytic (lymphoblastic) Leukemia (ALL) # Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
What could cause a fatty lump on the back of the neck of a 13-year-old of average weight?
Search webMD and read about cushings syndrome. One symptom of the syndrome is a "buffalo hump". http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw71659.asp
A harmless fatty tumor caused a lipoma
Some small cysts are called subaceous cysts and can usually be removed in Dr. office with freezing before hand.You should check with Dr. just to make sure.
Inhaled steroids for the treatment of asthma can cause a fatty lump.
The body tends to use fatty/lipid based substances to neutralize acidity in the body. Fatty tumors in a particular area indicate a high degree of acidity and inflammation in that area of the body. Acidity accumulates from an acidic diet and lifestyle (i.e. stress, pharmaceutical drugs, etc.), a congested lymph system, and under-functioning elimination channels where the acids are normally flushed out of the body (e.g. kidneys). Alkalizing the diet and cleansing the body with a high percentage of fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing hydration to flush out acids/toxins, activating the lymph system with regular movement/exercise, and rebuilding the elimination channels with herbs will address the underlying causes of the body forming fatty tumors.What types of treatment are available to combat leukemia?
Acute myelogenous leukemia a combination of chemotherapy and other drugs are used. Usually in this type seventy percent of all patients experience complete remission but long term care, such as the possibility of a bone marrow transplant is still a possibility. Some types of leukemia such as hairy cell leukemia are incurable. Bone marrow transplants are very difficult as exact matches have to be made. Leukemia patients are also considered as candidates for stem cell research treatments.
Ayurveda, the No 1 treatment for leukemia.
Ayurveda, the Indian indigenous and ancient health science is probably the only remedy where leukemia is cured with out side effect. There are Vaidyas (traditional Ayurveda practitioners) in Indian rural, though their numbers nowadays are very few, who are successfully doing this amazing healing.
When we use the word Cure for leukemia, it must mean much more than remission. Modern medical doctors are not using the word cure because the disease often relapses even in ideal cases of APML or AML with blast count less than 20 percent and age below 40. In Indian remedies such cases are sure success. It often takes less than 30 days to bring down the blast to 0 level, simultaneously building up the other blood counts and general health. The patient will have to continue the treatment for many more months with diet restrictions and under close observation so that the disease shall not relapse.
One may get abundance of excellent introduction and overview of the profound, ancient healing system in the net. These give the reader a chance to sense the working principles of Ayurveda, and see how Ayurveda can be adapted and integrated into life in a practical way, for today's health needs. Also many books are available - both ancient (palm leaf) literature now in printed form, and the new age interpretations. The word Ayurveda can be translated as the knowledge of life or more correctly as the knowledge of longevity. Ayurveda healing looks at the whole person the body, the mind, and the spirit and helps to develop an individual program to bring balance, good health and at least a taste of immortality.
There are still hidden secrets of Ayurveda which are seldom revealed in the net nor in any books, but kept for privileged private handling of masters in the linage of Guruparampara (disciple is learning sitting at the feet of teacher, for generations). When it comes leukemia or other difficult diseases there are still unique people successfully doing healing, while there are many thousands of Ayurveda main stream practitioners ( those who have formally studied the codified syllabus in the numerous Ayurveda colleges of the country) along the vast of the land. The one in the first category is known as Ayurveda Vaidya and the second, Ayurveda Doctor who are general practitioners.
Those who are not acquainted with the concept of enrichment of ayurveda formulations through intricate course of repeated refining, awakening of vital energy points - the marmas, for revitalizing sapta dhatus, and enlivening energy fields of chakras may find it difficult to comprehend amazing therapeutic success of leukemia treatment. Comparing the methodology of treating in Vedavidhya with modern medicine practices and attempt to seek 'scientific' explanation as to how this healing system works could be a difficult task. This is entirely a different version of understanding, ancient seers developed through deep meditation, tapas and prana- njana - supreme intelligence.
As a Vaidya, I am glad to participate in study program of molecular biology or cancer genetics of universities of advanced nations to see scientifically how this healing reinstates normal cell functioning, even in diseases that do not respond to any treatment currently available. They can research if this healing stops trans-location of genetic matter in human chromosomes. They also can see how this therapy acts selectively, inducing cell death in only the malignant cells and not affecting neighboring healthy cells.
It is my sincere request to international scientific community to focus on what can be done to expand the current research environment so that practices that lie outside conventional science are appropriately addressed.
Vaidyan from Cochin, India
