luekemia symptoms
2007-01-17 07:19:26 · 24 answers · asked by CHEYGIRL1 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
There are lots of things it could be. Both fatigue and bruising can be the direct result of not eating, so it could be a GI thing. It could also be a psychological thing, such as childhood depression (which could cause the tiredness and loss of appetite, and the lack of eating could cause the bruising). It could also be anemia, which is often easily treatable with iron suppliments. It could be any one of a number of vitamine deficiencies, which are very easily treatable. There are also a number of inhereted metabolic disorders that could cause these symptoms. Leukemia is only one of many possible causes of the symptoms you described, and probably not even the most likely possibility.
No matter what, you should take him to a doctor ASAP.
2007-01-17 07:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very difficult situation to be in. I feel for you. I have only seen two dogs go through chemo and to be honest they did not seem bothered by it unlike what we humans go through. Both pulled through and one of them lived for a further 5 years. Don't know about the other one as I left that practice shortly after. Obviously there are different types of chemo so it may depend on which was used but if I had a dog that was still happy and active I would certainly give at least one or two doses a try to see how the dog coped. 8 years is not that old and if it gives them another couple of years together I would like to offer that chance. If on the other had your dog reacts badly with the chemo then I think you should sit down with your son and discuss how ill the dog now is. Perhaps agree on a sign that if the dog starts doing 'this' then it is the time to say goodbye. Remind him that his friend would like to know that the best is being done for his dog and that he would not like to see him going through any pain if there was an alternative. He would also be returning to him if that is the kind of belief you follow. Good luck with whatever decision you make together.
2016-03-29 01:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are definitely Leukemia-like symptoms.
Check this site for the best disease info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
See a doctor right away. Keep pressing until you get some answers. Hoepfully, it is not something bad.
Best wishes
2007-01-17 08:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a competent pediatrician. The symptoms will not allow a diagnosis on the internet.
2007-01-17 07:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs blood work. While this could be leukemia all possibilities need to be explored. Make an appointment with your pediatrician today.
2007-01-17 07:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Tulip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a blood disorder, Adrenal Fatigue, Low Thyroid Function. Take the kid to a doctor. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rlz=1T4SUNA_en___US204&q=+free+health+care+for+kids&btnG=Search
2007-01-17 07:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by marytormeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be, but it might be type 1 diabetes, anemia or something else. get him to a doctor fast. If you don't have insurance you could go to a free clinic.
2007-01-17 07:26:46 · answer #7 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to an oncologist for children, get blood work done,....this is too serious to be guessed at by people on here....only the doctors will be able to know.
2007-01-17 07:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lindsay H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
before you jump to conclusions. It could be a number of things. Go see your family doctor first. God Bless.
2007-01-17 07:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by nashvillekat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of things. You need to get him to the doctor.
2007-01-17 07:22:21 · answer #10 · answered by love2shop 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋