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Symptoms of AML can be different in each person. The most common symptoms include:
Bleeding that's hard to stop
Easy bruising
Fever
Frequent infections or infections that keep coming back
Feeling weak
Feeling very tired (fatigue)
Pale skin
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Dizziness
Headaches
Blurred vision
Aches in back, bones, and joints
Swollen or bleeding gums
Swollen lymph nodes, liver, or spleen
Loss of appetite
Unplanned weight loss
Rashes of tiny flat red or purple spots under the skin (caused by bleeding)
Sores or wounds that don't heal
Night sweats
Women might have heavy periods, or periods that last longer than normal
Many of these symptoms can be caused by other, more common health problems. In fact, most of them are more likely to be caused by something else. Still, it's important to see a healthcare provider if you have these symptoms. Only a healthcare provider can tell if you have AML, another type of cancer, or some other medical problem that needs to be treated.
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