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My office collegue is suffering from lymphoblastic leukemia, he is having recurrent fever, fatigue. He use to consume a lot of alcohol and use to smoke 4-5 cigarattes in a day. I too smoke and occasionally have alcohol. We both are of almost saem age. I am 40 year old. i am wooried too. want to know all the causes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

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No exact cause .. It is due to genetic mutations of bone marrow cells.. Survival depends on subtype and risk ... Smoke and alcohol are not directly related to leukemia but they increase the rate of mu ...  Read More

What cause acute leukemia in younger adults ?what are the detection tests?what are the symptoms ???m

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Peripheral smear and bone marrow biopsy. ...  Read More

Shrihan Halder suffering of acute leukemia and admitted in hospital Vydehi in Bangalore. is this curable

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Acute leukemia is a condition when WBCs are over and above 50000 and in your case its well over a lakh. But this is not the only test. Further more tes ...  Read More

My aunt, 60, has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and is presently admitted in Metro Hospital since yesterday. She is on ventilator support and there is no improvement in her condition.

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It's critical now. Try to follow the treatment advised by ur medical oncologist ...  Read More

My father was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia , In bone marrow examination, shows >30% lymphoblasts. What is the treatment

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Meet with a medical oncologist in your area immediately ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My family member has acute leukemia detected in blood reports. Need to take advice. I have reports of patients with me

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Whats app the reports ...  Read More

My cousin suddenly was currently diagnosed with ACute lymphoid leukemia and the signs and symptoms such as pale looking and started just 2 mons ago. He also had occassional URTI with fever that resolved without treatment. The doctors imoression was Dengue Fever with warning signs however NSI test was negative but IgG was positive. He has no hfamily

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo. Dengue is not known to cause leukaemia. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukemia two months ago, Report as CTG - - del(7q) in 10% cells - Trisomy 8 in 25% cells BM biopsy - Acute leukemia ( CD 34 +, C- KIT +, MPO + I want to know what is the treatment for that, Doctor only give Azacitidine Injection 7 days in months, Why

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Injection azacitidine is treatment of your cancer, that's why your doctor start with these injection. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, God send treatment before illness. Sadly,My Father passed away 1 year back. Doctor told us that he has Acute Leukemia (type of blood cancer) in blood. Which is causing decrement of blood count day by day. His report said Haemoglobin-10g/dL, Platelet Count-35000 /cmm, Monocytes-15%. Doctor also said both the possibility is th

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. All the things which you want will happen when you change the way you think. You think its business, but think about it, why should anyone do it for fr ...  Read More

Hi, last year i was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Chemotherapy didnt work, so the hospital had me undergo a bone marrow/stem cell transplant. However i was told that i needed to have Azacitidine jabs every month for 12 months. What is the purpose of me having to go through Azacitidine jabs after i have already gone through a stem cell tr

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Can a normal cbc report rules out leukemia. Because having symptoms like that but still normal cbc for almost two times in months. Does flow cytometery test rules out leukemia

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What are the symptoms you are having ? No need to do a flow cytometry unless it’s indicated , it’s not a screening test . Please discuss your symptoms before investigating, as the symptoms you are ...  Read More

Hello, Can smoking cause pancreatitis? Can i smoke once in a day if i have acute pancreatitis? Will smoking make it worse?

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Smoking is not related to pancreatitis But better to avoid it ...  Read More

Can tell me my father suffering from Leukemia Or not And tell me symptoms of Leukemia..... .......

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These report are not suggest leukaemia. ...  Read More

Attached is my CBC report. 6 months ago my MPV was 12, and now it's 13. Is it a possible indicator for leukemia? Iron levels are also low since last 6 months atleast, despite taking iron supplements course. I also have an itchy rash on my leg since last month. Please guide if I should consult regarding leukemia.

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After bone marrow study, doctor has concluded that i have leukemia. They have suggested us to take chemotherapy. Now I want your suggestion on this matter to make sure that i take the best medication.

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Yes suggestion is correct. Type, duration of chemo and cure rate dependent on type of leukemia. Take treatment as per suggestion. ...  Read More

Chronic myeloid leukemia looking for treatment. Patient is having fatigue and insomnia. He has been prescribed tab dasatinib.

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consult with your nearby medical Oncologist. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor. I'm 25 years old male. Suffering from Ankylosing spondylitis. From last few days I have pain in my leg and hand and it stays for 10-15 minutes then go automatically. And from last few days I have sweaty palms. Should I concern about that? Is this a leukemia symptom? I'm taking corbis 5mg daily in morning and Sulfasalazine 1gm at night da

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This may be due to medicine you are taking further investigation required for leukemia diagnosis ...  Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, Greetings. Past few days I am getting normal flu symptoms. Like leg pain and mild chills and sweat and mild head ache in front near eyes n forehead There is no fever. I don't have cold or cough. Also feel fatigue. But when I sleep proper the fatigue goes away. No breathlessness. Also I would like to mention you past eight m

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Hiii I would like to tell you not use Google and make a diagnosis urself. It will do u more harm than good. U dont have any symptoms which would suggest u diagnosis u Googled. u only have mild flu lik ...  Read More

I am facing problem of random gum bleeding. I have done my cbc count. Is I need to worry about Leukemia. I have attached my report here. Please guide..

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Check with a dentist first. If normal then will require a detailed assessment ...  Read More

Hello doctor My husband has low grade fever (99.3 Or 99.4) and fatigue for 3 weeks. Sometimes he suffer by head ache sweating. He took hematology test they told wbc is high and gave 5 days antibiotic. Still he is not recovered from fever and fatigue. Please tell me whether he has leukemia or not

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Infection can definitely cause high tlc. Repeat test after antibiotics course. Leukemia is suspected if tlc is like ten times more. ...  Read More

I have facing some symptoms which matches with the symptoms of leukemia so I had done the CBC test and here attached the report. Can you tell me please is there any chance of leukemia or any blood related disease.

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We need peripheral smear ...and some times flowcytometry to rule out leukemia... Meet a general physician to evaluate your symptoms.. Please attach a peripheral smear... ...  Read More

I have the following symptoms 1.fatigue and weakness 2.swollen and enlarged gums 3.sharp pain in upper left abdomain 4.bone pain 5.headache 6.skin rash many red spots on body Please tell me its leukemia or not

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Peripheral smear may answer your question.. Get a peripheral smear done.. Meet a nearby phtsician for clinical examination ...  Read More

Hello , Can anyone tell me how blood cancer is detected. We are doing a project on leukemia detection but finding difficult to understand how the disease is confirmed based on the increasing count of WBC. There are many other diseases that occurrs due to the increase of WBC, I want to know how blood cancer is confirmed. Can anyone please let me kno

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Chat online for clear your doubts ...  Read More

Myeloblasts count is 76%. Doctor had told that it is acute myeloid lukemia. It can be treated right?

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It is a medical urgency.. Meet a medical oncologist for flowcytometry test and treatment ...  Read More

My father had an appendectomy surgery for acute appendicitis and his histopathology report says - Acute appendicitis with serositis. Tried doing google without any go, could you help, please. What is Acute appendicitis with serositis and is that any cause of worry? Thanks very much

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Nothing much to worry.. Please consult with me on my private chat window for full details.. ...  Read More

My wife's sister has lymphoblastic leukaemia. She is 45 years old. She is of the same built as my my wife. Most of there habits are also similar. Both have thyroid problems. Please tell me the symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia so that I can rule out if my wife too has the chances of getting it?

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No..no particular risk factors .. If you want to screen get a peripheral smear ... ...  Read More

I had a complain of fatigue and dizziness since very long time. So got my full body check up done. My haemoglobin was very low, and other reports too were bad. With further testing I was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia. I want to know what is the treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?

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First we need to know subtyoes then risk stratification.. Needs chemotherapy and some times bone marrow transplantation ...  Read More

My mother in law is suffering from leukemia since 8 months. She is taking all the necessary treatment as recommended by her oncologist for this. She has both hypertension and diabetes. She has lymphoblastic leukaemia. She is getting very weak day by day. She is 55year old. What is the prognosis of lymphoblastic leukemia?

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Depends on subtype and rusk stratification.. Usually remission rates are around 50 to 80 percent and 3 yr survival are around 30 to 70 percent.. ...  Read More

Hi, my wife has Leukemia, our doctor prescribed cyclophosphamide, would like to ask your recommendation of an indian generic brand or lab. Previously other doctors recommended Cyphos by Getwell, but we are not sure if this would be the best choice, would you pls help us? Thank you

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Take any standard brand , doesn’t matter quality varies I would suggest take reputed brand of cyclophosphamide. ...  Read More

I had a acute pancreatitis. But i did not drink and i have no gallstones. So what is the cause. I also go for CECT with normal result.

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We need more investigations. In 15-20% no cause is identified. ...  Read More

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