Fatigue, bone pain, dehydration, and unexplained bruising can be symptoms of myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells. In this respect reports Daily mail.
Myeloma is an oncological disease in which there is excessive proliferation of plasma cells and an increase in the level of specific immunoglobulins (protective proteins). Plasma cells replace normal blood cells and accumulate in the bone marrow. At the same time, immunoglobulins penetrate adjacent bone tissue and destroy it.
Like other types of cancer, multiple myeloma may not cause any symptoms in the early stages of the disease. However, sometimes a person may feel pain in his back or ribs. It is caused by the accumulation of many plasma cells in one area of the bones. Another warning sign is fatigue. Fatigue may be the result of a deficiency of red blood cells – red blood cells. They carry oxygen in the blood.
Constant thirst may also be a sign of illness. In myeloma, the buildup of abnormal plasma cells can damage bones. This allows calcium to be released into the blood. This phenomenon is called hypercalcemia. According to UK Department of Health experts, hypercalcemia can be accompanied by thirst, nausea and abdominal pain.
Additionally, blurred vision, unexplained bruising, bleeding gums, and extremely heavy menstrual periods may indicate myeloma. According to Cancer Research UK, plasma cells can replace both red blood cells and platelets. Platelets are elements responsible for blood clotting and stopping bleeding. With less, the body’s ability to repair damage decreases.
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