Leukemia - Eosinophilic: Symptoms and Signs

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People with eosinophilic leukemia may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with eosinophilic leukemia do not have any of these changes. Or, the cause of a symptom may be a different medical condition that is not leukemia.

  • Fever

  • Night sweats

  • Unexplained weight loss

  • Unexplained fatigue or shortness of breath

  • Cough

  • Swollen lymph nodes

  • Muscle pains

  • Itching

  • Diarrhea

  • Feeling full quickly while eating

If you are concerned about any changes you experience, please talk with your doctor. Your doctor will ask how long and how often you’ve been experiencing the symptom(s), in addition to other questions. This is to help figure out the cause of the problem, called a diagnosis.

If eosinophilic leukemia is diagnosed, relieving symptoms remains an important part of care and treatment. This may also be called symptom management, palliative care, or supportive care. Be sure to talk with your health care team about the symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.

The next section in this guide is Diagnosis. It explains what tests may be needed to learn more about the cause of the symptoms. You may use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide.