The Causes of Leukemia and its Effects on Blood Cells


The Causes of Leukemia ~ Leukemia is a cancer of the blood, which ends in the bone marrow. The word "leukemia", the white blood. Our blood is composed of plasma and floating cells that yellow liquid. The blood cells are classified into red blood cells and platelets, white blood cells. Red transport lungs oxygen cells to all tissues of the body and reduce the carbon dioxide which is then breath. Deficiency of red blood cells can lead to diseases such as anemia. White blood cells are immune system of building blocks. the immune system to detect dangerous substances in the body and kills them. The lack of white bodies of cells exposed to various diseases. Platelets are clotting bodies. Platelet deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding and excess platelets leads to the formation of blood clots.

All blood cells are produced in bone marrow. Due to some unknown reasons, the damage caused to the DNA of cells (particularly white blood cells). This results in damage, bone marrow produces abnormal cells. These abnormal cells are produced at a rapid rate. normal body cells are replaced with healthy new cells every few months, but these abnormal cells last long. Finally, the abnormal cell to replace nearly all untreated normal cells. This is called leukemia. Leukemia is also known because of bone marrow cancer starts in the bone marrow.

Leukemia symptoms include swelling of lymph nodes, joint pain, bruising, weight loss, night sweats and fatigue. The diagnosis of leukemia is made by CBC and the dosage of the bone marrow and their treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and bone marrow transplantation.

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