Leukemia in Children Symptoms: How to Identify Leukemia in Children

Common Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Anaemia
• Easy bleeding
• Loss of weight
• Loss of appetite
• Coughing 

Symptoms caused by a low number of red blood cells

·         Tiredness

·         Extreme fatigue

·         Pale skin

·         Weakness

·         Shortness of breath

Symptoms caused by a low number of normal white blood cells

·         Repetitive viral and bacterial infections

·         Frequent infections

Symptoms caused by shortage of blood platelets

·         Bruising

·         Bleeding

·         Frequent nosebleeds

·         Bleeding continues even after a minor cut

Other Symptoms include

• Bone or joint pain
• Swollen lymph nodes in the chest, underarms, sides of neck, or groin
• Swelling above the collarbone
• Swelling in the abdomen (belly)
• Abdominal pain
• Swelling of the face and arms
• Breathing problems
• Headaches
• Seizures
• Balance problems
• Abnormal vision
• Vomiting
• Rashes