"Why am I ill so much? | Frequent infections | A Symptom Spotlight

Описание: "Why am I ill so much ?", "Why am I poorly so often?", "Why won't this infection go away?"
These are questions you might find yourself asking if you're experiencing frequent or persistent infections that are abnormal to you.

Frequent infections can be a sign of leukaemia. However, patients can often mistake their symptoms to be those of the flu or other infections, and therefore initially dismiss them as harmless. This is a major problem when attempting to diagnose leukaemia at an earlier stage.

20% of leukaemia patients will experience frequent or repeated infections as a symptom prior to their diagnosis. In leukaemia, recurrent infections can occur because your body isn’t producing enough white blood cells to keep your immune system working properly. This means that the you are unable to rapidly destroy any harmful viruses, bacteria or fungi that have made their way into the body.

Infections can develop anywhere in the body, such as the skin, the mouth, the lungs, the urinary tract or the genitals and they can manifest in a number of different ways. Nearly always they are harmless and will clear within a few weeks.

However, there are some instances where it is worth contacting your local healthcare practitioner to run further checks. It is important to note that the following symptoms are likely to be caused by a number of conditions other than leukaemia. Nevertheless, it is still important to consult with a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis.

0:00- Introduction
0:15 - Rian's unexpected infection
1:00- Sam constantly feeling ill
1:40- Anthony's terrible infection
2:40- The most common signs and symptoms of leukaemia


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