MPN stands for myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of rare blood cancers that affect the production of blood cells in the bone marrow. MPN patients often experience various symptoms affecting their quality of life and daily functioning.
This blog post will look at some of the most severe symptoms reported by MPN patients by disease type.
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a type of MPN that causes the bone marrow to make too many red blood cells, which can lead to blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks. Some of the most severe symptoms reported by PV patients are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Fatigue
Itching
Vision problems
Abdominal pain
Gout
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a type of MPN that causes the bone marrow to make too many platelets, leading to blood clots and bleeding problems. Some of the most severe symptoms reported by ET patients are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Chest pain
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Bruising or bleeding easily
Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen)
Myelofibrosis (MF) is a type of MPN that causes the bone marrow to become scarred and fibrous, which impairs its ability to produce blood cells. Some of the most severe symptoms reported by MF patients are:
Anemia (low red blood cell count)
Fatigue
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Night sweats
Fever
Weight loss
Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen)
Bone pain
MPN patients may experience different symptoms depending on their disease type, stage, and treatment. MPN patients must monitor their symptoms and report any changes to their doctor. Treatments are available to help manage MPN symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.
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