Signs and symptoms of leukaemia

Overview of leukaemia symptoms

Find out about the common symptoms of leukaemia and what to do if you have them.

Fatigue

Fatigue is extreme tiredness or exhaustion that doesn’t go away with rest. Find out more about it, and when to seek help.

Bruising and bleeding

Unexplained bruising and bleeding can be symptoms of leukaemia or other blood cancers. Find out why this is, and when to seek help.

Infections

Repeated or long-lasting infections can be a sign of leukaemia or other blood cancers. Find out when to seek help.

Fever

Unexplained fever can be a symptom of leukaemia or other blood cancers. Find out why this is, and when to seek help.

Night sweats

Night sweats are very common but they can sometimes be a symptom of blood cancer. Learn about signs to look for.

Breathlessness

Unexplained breathlessness can be a symptom of leukaemia or other blood cancers. Find out why this is, and when to seek help.

Bone or joint pain

Bone and joint pain can sometimes be a symptom of blood cancer. Find out when to contact your GP.

Rash

Find out about the skin signs of blood cancer and when to get a rash checked out.

Itching

Find out when to contact your GP about itching.

Swollen lymph nodes

Swollen lymph nodes (glands) can sometimes be a sign of leukaemia. Find out when to seek help.

Tummy pain and bloating

Find out why leukaemia can cause tummy symptoms and when to contact your GP.

Weight loss

Find out what to do if you’re losing weight without trying to.