Leukemia

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Signs of Blood Abnormalities


Blood tests may reveal signs of specific blood abnormalities, including the following:


Anemia (low number of red blood cells [erythrocytes]; may cause fatigue, "pale" skin coloration, and respiratory difficulties such as shortness of breath)

Leukopenia (low number of normal white blood cells [leukocytes]; may increase the risk for infection)

Neutropenia (granulocytopenia; low level of mature neutrophils [bacteria-destroying white blood c...Read the full article