Myeloma Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment

The blood contains several different types ofThe Mayo clinic found disease in 8 siblings out of
cells, each with an important job in the body. The440 patients; these 8 siblings had different heavy
originator of all blood cells is an immature cellchains but the same light chains.
known as the stem cell. The ultimate effect ofIt appears that patients who have been involved
this "malignant" upheaval is erosion andin the agricultural, chemical, or radiology industries
organ dysfunction. There are 2 major subtypesare at higher risk of developing the disease.
of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes and TSymptoms of Myeloma
lymphocytes (often called B cells and T cells).RedSome Symptoms of Myeloma :
blood cells carry oxygen to, and carbon dioxideBleeding problems
from, all bodily tissues in order to maintainWeight loss
effective organ function. Cancer is aNausea or constipation
disorder characterized by transformationIncreased susceptibility to infection
of normal cells to abnormal cellsUnexplained fractures
that grow and multiply uncontrollably. When onlyFeeling very thirsty
one site is detectable, it is referred to as aBone or back pain
solitary plasmacytoma, and these respondSymptoms of anemia (such as tiredness,
dramatically to local radiation or surgical excision.shortness of breath, and fatigue)
Instead they make too much of one kind ofFeeling weak and very tired
immunoglobulin that can cause problems.Treatment of Myeloma
Causes of MyelomaChemotherapy is the most common treatment
The common Causes of Myeloma :for myeloma.
Multiple myeloma is characterized by theBiological therapy (using the body's immune
excessive growth and malfunction of plasma cellssystem to fight cancer).
in the bone marrow.Radiotherapy aims to damage the abnormal cells
Obesity.and stop their growth with radiation from X-rays.
Radiation has been linked to the development ofThis treatment is very important.
myeloma.Induction - focuses on reducing the amount of
Risk factors include certain kinds of behavior suchdisease and achieving remission
as cigarette smoking for lung cancer, inheritedStem cell (bone marrow) transplantation .
(genetic) traits, and exposure to cancer-causingJuliet Cohen writes articles on diseases and
agents in the environment.conditions and skin disorders.
Working in the petrol, rubber or leather industries.