Leukemia is caused due to excessive production of white blood cells. In people aged 55 and above and below 15, leukemia is the most common form of blood cancer. It has several types and the symptoms can vary based on the type of leukemia a person has. There are 4 most common types of leukemia: acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia. Let’s discuss the symptoms of the different types.

1. Symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia
The most commonly found symptoms of this type of leukemia are caused due to a lack of sufficient blood cells. This results from leukemia cells outnumbering the normal cells that produce blood found in the bone marrow. The lack of normal blood cells can be found during a blood test. They also cause symptoms, including the following.

• Fatigue or tiredness
• Weakness
• Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
• Breathing difficulties
• Pale looking skin
• Recurring infections that do not go away easily
• Easy bruising of the skin
• Frequent bleeding from the nose and gums and heavy bleeding during the menstrual cycle

2. Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
In most cases of this type of leukemia, patients do not have any symptoms at the time of their diagnosis. It is often diagnosed when the doctors are conducting a blood test for some other health issue. Even when the symptoms are detected, they are vague and can be confused with symptoms of other diseases, including the following.

• Fatigue or tiredness
• Loss in body weight
• Fever
• Sweating at night
• Swelling in the lymph nodes
• Pain in the belly

3. Symptoms of chronic myeloid leukemia  
This is a rare type of cancer that starts from the bone marrow. The condition leads to excessive multiplication of white blood cells in the body. The condition usually does not cause any symptoms and is detected in a blood test. However, when the symptoms do occur, they can be the following.

• Fever
• Pain in bones
• Bleeding that occurs easily
• Unexplained weight loss
• Appetite loss
• Sweating in excess at night
• If these symptoms have become persistent, it is essential to see a doctor.

4. Symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia is the type that is aggressive and progresses quickly. Due to its aggressive progression, immediate treatment is required for the patient. The symptoms of this type of leukemia are as follows.

• Pale looking skin
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Difficulty breathing
• Fever
• Unexplained loss of weight
• Excessive sweating
• Infections that occur frequently
• Bruises on the skin that occur easily
• Pain in the bones and joints
• The appearance of purple or red spots on the skin
• The feeling of discomfort in the stomach