Leukemia is a condition of the bone marrow and blood that is a result of genetic predisposition to cancer. Leukemia alters the maturation process, causing the accumulation of unmature blood cells within the bloodstream and spinal marrow. In certain cases, leukemia triggers the cells that are not mature to multiply quickly and in some cases abnormal blood cells are found to remain for long periods of time and remain in various locations in the body. Incomplete blood cells aren’t able to replace normal blood cells because they’re not able to perform their duties. The leukemia-related cells are incompatible with the body and could cause severe damage.
Based on the rate of development as well as the long-term persistence of the condition there are two kinds of leukemia, acute leukemia and chronic. Based on the type of stem cells that are affected by the disease Leukemia may be myelogenous or lymphocytic.
The acute leukemia differs from chronic leukemia based on the level that stem cells are able attain during their maturation (stem cells that exhibit anomalies can still partially grow and either look like immature cells or normal, complete white blood cells).
Acute leukemia is one of the forms of cancer that grows quickly. It is characterized by an excessive blood volume with cells that are immature and incapable of fulfilling the normal functions of blood cells. When there is an severe leukemia bone marrow is not able to produce normal amounts of platelets and white blood cells. Leukemia patients also suffer from anemia, which is the absence in normal blood vessels. Additionally, a decrease of white blood cells decreases the body’s capacity to fight infections, and the absence of platelets causes bleeding and inflammation.
Chronic leukemia develops more slowly that acute leukemia. When it comes to chronic leukemia, the body’s capable of producing blood cells which are more mature than those that are produced in acute leukemia. While these cells appear unfinished, they don’t perform their functions within the body. They tend to be scattered across different levels in the body. They also live for a longer time of time.
The chronic leukemia that is lymphocytic is believed to be the blood cells known as B lymphocyte. The disease affects the immune system, and interferes in the normal functioning of the spinal marrow , and aids in the transfer of dangerous cells to organs in the body. Leukemia chronically characterized as chronic lymphocytic occurs in the bone marrow. It quickly spreads to other organs and tissues via the bloodstream.
The presence of chronic lymphocytic Leukemia is typically detected by testing for blood and an in-depth examination of the body. While it is possible that some people not exhibit any symptoms associated with the condition, some patients might experience fatigue, a lack of focus and balance issues memory loss, deterioration of hearing and vision vertigos and weak joints, and bone discomforts. Like other types of the disease chronic leukemia requires prompt specific treatment and treatment. The likelihood of successfully being cured of the disease are greatly increased if it is identified early.