This symptom of cancer appears at night, but they do not pay attention to it: be vigilant!

In people with leukemia, new blood cells begin to grow too quickly. As a result, too many immature leukocytes enter the bloodstream, which over time displace healthy ones and begin to disrupt the functioning of organs.

So far, scientists have not named the exact reasons why a person develops leukemia, but it has been established what risk factors exist. These include radiation, genetic predisposition, exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, and certain viruses. Living conditions can also have an impact – for example, the regular use of products containing harmful food additives or an unfavorable environmental situation.

Until 20-30 years ago, leukemia was considered a disease, thanks to which it was possible to “say goodbye” to the patient. But now the blood cancer is responding well to treatment. The main thing is to diagnose it in time: the earlier it happens, the easier it will be to cope with leukemia.

Recently, researchers from the UK charity Blood Cancer UK identified a ‘silent’ symptom of leukaemia. Scientists surveyed about two thousand people with blood cancer, and each was asked what changes in their condition people had noticed before they were diagnosed.

It turned out that 31% of respondents noted excessive sweating at night. Many ignored it, blaming what was happening on the summer heat or other reasons. Indeed, abnormal sweating occurs, for example, after excessive alcohol consumption or during the period of perimenopause.

But there are two characteristics that determine that the probability of a link between increased sweating and oncology is very high. First, there will be a lot of liquid: a person may even get up at night to change wet clothes into dry ones or to put laundry back on. Secondly, the sweating will be constant and will not appear from time to time. The fact is that with the development of oncology, body temperature rises, and the body uses the process of sweating to reduce it, every night, and not on a case-by-case basis.

Another “silent” symptom of leukemia can be a reaction to hot showers. After this water procedure, according to Eugene Ana, an oncologist at the Cancer Treatment Center of America (CTCA), itching may occur. As the doctor explains, in the early stages of blood cancer, cells containing the mediator of allergic reactions – histamine, become hypersensitive, causing the skin to react to hot water.

If you notice one or both of these symptoms, go to the hospital. You can start with a simple blood test: if it shows an increase in the level of red blood cells, then you need to undergo further studies.