The causative agent of leukemia is a type of cell called "white blood cell" that proliferates abnormally in the bone marrow, resulting in inhibition of normal hematopoietic function, which can cause symptoms such as anemia, bleeding, and infection. The incidence of leukemia is increasing year by year, which poses a great threat to people's health.

The early symptoms of leukemia are not noticeable, so they can be easily overlooked. However, once symptoms appear, such as anemia, bleeding, fever, etc., the condition is often more serious.

Although leukemia is a dangerous disease, with the continuous advancement of medical technology, more and more patients have been effectively treated and recovered.

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【Case Study】

In a carefree childhood, the flower of life of the stone (pseudonym) was supposed to bloom in its most brilliant colors. However, fate played a cruel joke on him. A month ago, the frequent nosebleeds, the unstoppable trickle, like a sigh in the night, revealed a contest with death.

At first, when Stone told his parents about his physical abnormality, they didn't pay attention, mistakenly thinking that it was just an excuse for the child to avoid school. It wasn't until that day, when blood stained their nostrils red, that they realized the seriousness of the situation. In the corridors of the hospital, the air seemed to freeze, and every heartbeat carried a heavy worry.

After a series of tests, Shi was diagnosed with leukemia. That frightening word is now intimately linked to their lives. The words of the hematologist were like cold chains, tightly binding their hope. But no matter how difficult it was, they didn't give up and fought the disease to the end.

According to experts, the incidence of leukemia among children on the mainland is about 1/4, a figure that seems to be a curse of fate that plunges many families into endless darkness. So why are more and more children being attacked by leukemia? This is not only a medical problem, but also a torture of the times.

Leukemia, also known as "blood cancer"

Leukemia, the cunning enemy of the blood system, originates from the mutation of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells, like a spreading shadow, silently invading members of the blood family such as red blood cells, neutrophils, and megakaryocytes. In movies and television dramas, we often see the plot of leukemia patients needing to undergo bone marrow transplantation, which is a vivid portrayal of leukemia affecting all blood cells.

In order to better fight this invisible enemy, we carefully divide leukemia into two camps: acute leukemia and chronic leukemia.

In the team of acute leukemia, there are brave fighters such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and red leukemia, while in the chronic leukemia camp, there are wise and brave generals such as chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic hairy cell leukemia. Either way, they may eventually pass through the body's defenses, touching vital areas such as the lungs, bones, and heart.

On the mainland, the incidence of leukemia is about 3 per 100,000, and although this number is not high, it often and ruthlessly invades young lives. Therefore, every time we hear that a child has been attacked by leukemia, our hearts tremble. These innocent children, their smiles, their dreams, have become the bull's-eye of the ruthless enemy of leukemia.

Why are children susceptible to leukemia now? 4 reasons or "bane", parents should be careful

Inferior toys and clothes

Many inexpensive clothes and toys tend to be crudely chosen in terms of craftsmanship and materials due to their limited manufacturing costs. If formaldehyde or other chemicals exceed the standard of formaldehyde or other chemicals in the items and clothes that are within the reach of children every day, these harmful substances may enter the children's body through the skin and mouth, posing a potential threat to their health.

As parents, we must always be vigilant and choose carefully when choosing toys for our children, so as to avoid letting these low-quality toys and supplies with excessive formaldehyde become potential health killers.

The newly renovated house will move in immediately

Whether you're buying a new or second-hand home, most families want a complete renovation before moving in. However, we must be wary that long-term exposure to toxic chemicals such as benzene and formaldehyde is closely related to an increased risk of leukemia. Of particular concern is the newly renovated house, which often contains a large amount of harmful substances.

Even if we choose famous, international or national standard home improvement products, we still need to be cautious. After the renovation is completed, the house should be left vacant for a period of time, preferably about half a year. During this period, we should also take various measures to remove harmful substances such as formaldehyde. Before moving in, we should also check whether the toxic and harmful substances in the house exceed the standard to ensure the health and safety of the family.

Makeup, hair coloring products at home

In this era of information explosion, children are exposed to many adult things prematurely, including some makeup and hair coloring products for adult women. Although nail polish is only applied to the outside of the nail, it has the potential to enter the body through the nail and even into the body.

Moreover, many children have the Xi of biting their fingers, and they like to put things in their mouths, which may lead to harmful substances being inadvertently swallowed into the body, causing unnecessary harm to the body. Some hair dyes contain a lot of harmful chemicals, such as lead and other heavy metals, which can cause harm to your child's health and even make them more susceptible to leukemia.

Food contamination

In daily life, we should pay attention to the health of our diet, minimize the intake of foods containing preservatives or additives, and choose more natural ingredients.

Nowadays, many food products enter the market without rigorous testing, resulting in some foods containing large amounts of carcinogens sneaking into our tables. Therefore, whether it is the change of living environment or the adjustment of dietary structure, it will invisibly have a certain impact on our physical health.

What are the abnormal manifestations of leukemia in children?

First, your child may have a persistently high fever, often over 39 degrees Celsius, that is not effective with antibiotic treatment. Secondly, the child may experience symptoms of anemia, such as paleness, fatigue, dizziness, etc.

In addition, your child may also experience bleeding symptoms, such as bleeding gums and ecchymosis of the skin. These symptoms may gradually worsen as the condition progresses.

In addition to the common symptoms mentioned above, there are some other manifestations of childhood leukemia. For example, your child may experience swollen lymph nodes, especially in areas such as the neck, armpits, and groin.

In addition, the child may also have hepatosplenomegaly, which is caused by the proliferation of leukemia cells in the bone marrow, which affects the liver and spleen. In addition, the child may also have symptoms such as bone pain and muscle pain, which are caused by leukemia cells attacking the bones and muscles.

If your child has one or more of the above symptoms, you should take your child to the hospital for a check-up. Through blood tests, bone marrow tests, etc., doctors can confirm whether a child has leukemia.

Early detection and treatment of childhood leukemia is essential to increase cure rates and improve children's quality of life. Therefore, parents should pay attention to their children's physical condition, detect abnormalities in time and seek medical attention.