Myeloma often called multiple myeloma. This is a rare and dangerous cancer of - a malignant tumor composed of plasma cells. It refers to leukemia - pathologies of the blood system.
Basically myeloma sick people over 50 years. And the disease has a number of well-known symptoms. As with any other cancer (almost), this to achieve long-term remission is obtained only when the early detection. Therefore, you should be particularly attentive to their condition, in order not to miss the early stages of the disease development.
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1. Systemic bone pain. They occur in nearly 70% of all cases. Most often, the pain is localized in the lumbar region, pelvis, rib cage. Less often hurt arms and legs. First, it is migrating pain, moderate, and in the later stages of the development of multiple myeloma, they become strong, become permanent. And because of this type of cancer cells destroy bone, the patient may be broken, and, as they say, "out of the blue."
2. Anemia. It can also be found in almost everyone was struck multiple myeloma. Patients pale skin, there is a weakness, fatigue, reduced pressure, pulse becomes frequent.
3. hypercalcemia (This is when the blood calcium above the norm). Myeloma cells destroy bone tissue, and released from damaged bone calcium, which is harmful to the kidneys and lead to hypokalemia - pathological decrease in blood potassium. Excess calcium in the blood is fraught with loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and constipation.
4. Kidney involvement. In multiple myeloma, renal failure occurs, the protein appears in the urine.
Due to a weakened immune system, patients with multiple myeloma often suffer from pneumonia, colds, urinary tract infections, herpes (herpes simple).
Important:low back pain should seek medical help immediately, hate and hope that "will pass by itself." Of course, the back pain for many, but if there is any of the above symptoms, it is important not to lose time. Doctor will prescribe tests, further examination (if relevant outcomes) and of adequate treatment.
Remember:with timely diagnosis and therapy started on time have a chance to achieve long-term remission. Yes, the disease is incurable, but can prolong life. A complete recovery is possible to speak only in the case of bone marrow transplantation.
The main treatment method with diagnosed multiple myeloma is currently chemotherapy.
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