Patients with CML have no symptoms at diagnosis. At first, there are no signs or symptoms of CML. Many people come to understand that they have CML after a routine laboratory examination. CML must,however, be distinguished from a leukemoid reaction which will display similar charecteristics on a blood smear.
Common symptoms of CML are the following:
- Anemia
- Malaise and fatigue
- Pale skin
- Low- grade fever
- Decreased platelet count ( Thrombocytopenia)
- Increased platelet count (Thrombocytosis)
- Increased susceptibility to infections,such as cold or flu
- Easy bruising
- Weight loss
- Shortness of breath
- Increased sweating especially night sweats
- Swollen spleen leading to discomfort in the stomach area (Splenomegaly)
- Painful bone and joints