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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom is a [[cancer]] of the B [[lymphocytes]] (a type of white blood cell). It is associated with the overproduction of [[proteins]] called [[IgM]] [[antibodies]]. | Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom is a [[cancer]] of the B [[lymphocytes]] (a type of white blood cell). It is associated with the overproduction of [[proteins]] called [[IgM]] [[antibodies]]. | ||
== | ==What are the symptoms of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia== | ||
* Bleeding of the gums | * [[Bleeding of the gums]] | ||
* Blurred or decreased vision | * [[Blurred or decreased vision]] | ||
* Dizziness | * [[Dizziness]] | ||
* Easy bruising of the skin | * Easy [[bruising]] of the [[skin]] | ||
* Fatigue | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* Headache | * [[Headache]] | ||
* Mental status changes | * Mental status changes | ||
* Nosebleeds | * [[Nosebleeds]] | ||
* Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in the hands, feet, fingers, toes, ears, or nose | * [[Numbness]], [[tingling]], or burning [[pain]] in the hands, feet, fingers, toes, ears, or nose | ||
* Rash | * [[Rash]] | ||
* Unintentional weight loss | * Unintentional [[weight loss]] | ||
* Vision loss in one eye | * Vision loss in one eye | ||
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* Bluish skin discoloration | * Bluish skin discoloration | ||
* Fingers that change color upon pressure | * Fingers that change color upon pressure | ||
* Flank pain | * [[Flank pain]] | ||
* Swollen glands | * Swollen glands | ||
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Overview
Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom is a cancer of the B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). It is associated with the overproduction of proteins called IgM antibodies.
What are the symptoms of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
- Bleeding of the gums
- Blurred or decreased vision
- Dizziness
- Easy bruising of the skin
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Mental status changes
- Nosebleeds
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in the hands, feet, fingers, toes, ears, or nose
- Rash
- Unintentional weight loss
- Vision loss in one eye
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Bluish skin discoloration
- Fingers that change color upon pressure
- Flank pain
- Swollen glands