Detecting Multiple Myeloma
How do you know if you have multiple myeloma?
The standard criteria has the acronym CRAB:
C, Calcium, elevated levels of calcium, due to the breakdown of bone
R, Renal, kidney function and damage
A, Anemia, low levels of red blood cells, may lead to fatigue
B, Bone lesions and damage
You may not have any noticeable symptoms. Common symptoms are (from WebMD):
- Loss of appetite
- Bone pain and weakness
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- More thirst
- Infections
- Bruising or purple-colored rash
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness and fatigue
- Weight loss
Links
The full list of 45 symptoms may be found at Right Diagnosis, including symptom checkers.
The Binding Site, 7 Common Symptoms to Make You Think: Multiple Myeloma
Blog: Patient Comments: Multiple Myeloma - Symptoms, from Medicine Net
