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Many other drugs including common antibiotics may cause bone marrow suppression. Unlike chemotherapy the effects may not be due to direct destruction of stem cells but the results may be equally serious. The treatment may mirror that of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression or may be to change to an alternate drug or to temporarily suspend ...
Signs and symptoms are nonspecific and generally related to the blood cytopenias: Anemia (low RBC count or reduced hemoglobin) – chronic tiredness, shortness of breath, chilled sensation, sometimes chest pain [6] Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) – increased susceptibility to infection [7]
Because many organs can be affected by myeloma, the symptoms and signs vary greatly. Fatigue and bone pain are the most common symptoms at presentation. The CRAB criteria were formerly the benchmark used to establish the presence of active multiple myeloma (as opposed to an earlier, generally asymptomatic, "smoldering" form of the disease).
Recognizing the signs of a stroke in women could make all the difference in saving a life. Here are 7 signs to look for.
The campaign encourages women to know the symptoms and speak up for themselves.” Remember, if you think you may be having a heart attack, it’s imperative to act fast and call 911.
Teddi Mellencamp is on the road to recovery. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum recently revealed that the symptoms that brought her to seek medical attention were actually signs of ...
Many of the signs and symptoms in POEMS syndrome are due at least in part to the release of an aberrant immunoglobulin, i.e. a myeloma protein, as well as certain cytokines by the malignant plasma cells. [9] [3] [4] POEMS syndrome typically begins in middle age – the average age at onset is 50 – and affects up to twice as many men as women.
The study, which involved 106 peri- and postmenopausal women and was presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in May, indicates women should self-monitor their vasomotor symptoms and ...