my 7 yr. old daughter has had a low grade
to 106.3 fever since dec. 18th, pain
around her belly button, shortness of
breath with play, and now 4 swollen knots
in her neck. I'm still trying to get in
with an Infectious Disease Dr. because no
blood work has been done. Do these sound
like leukemia symptoms?? I'm just a
nervous wreck. Shes not herself, just
quiet, tired all the time, and lost 7
pounds. HELP Someone tell me something..
Thanks, mom
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MandMs
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Hi, and welcome to ehealthforum! Posted: 03-14-08 08:17am
Is your daughter complaining of pain in
her bones or joints?
Does she appear pale?
Have you noticed that she bruises and
bleeds very easily, like experiencing
frequent nosebleeds, or bleed for an
unusually long time after even a minor
cut?
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traceymo
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childhood leukemia Posted: 03-14-08 11:42am
She hasn't done anything to have a cut or
bleed. Only been to school 3 times in the
last 3 weeks. She is pale and tired all
the time, and she whines alot. So the
bleeding we don't know. She did have some
bruises in the last couple of weeks but
they're gone now. I asked her about the
joints and bones hurting. She says now.
But these new lumps on her neck are
bothering me.
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MandMs
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Posted: 03-20-08 05:03am
Does she have sore throat or had one in
December?
Have you noticed some swelling around her
eyes?
Does she has some rash on her body?
Is she experiencing sore muscles?
Your daughter maybe has mono infection.
But, first she needs regular blood test to
be done. This test will give enough
informations for her doctor to suspect
mono or leukemia for possible diagnosis.
Further test will be performed to confirm
or exclude one of the diagnosis.
Thinking of you!
Best wishes to you and your family!
Marija
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MandMs
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Posted: 03-20-08 05:12am
I forgot to tell you not to allow her to
engage in physical activities, like
playing with many kids, to avoid possible
spleen damage.
Possible diagnosis, leukemia and mono, are
causing spleen and liver enlargement
(that's why she probably feels abdominal
pain or fullness or swelling) and enlarged
spleen is very vulnerable. Even, light
pressures on spleen in left upper part of
abdomen under ribcage, can cause rupture
and bleeding of spleen, which can be
fatal.
I don't wanna cause you more worries, but,
I think it's better to be aware of
possible serious complications.
Please, visit a doctor as soon as
possible.
I hope what ever it is, it will be
manageable.
