Myeloproliferative neoplasm (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: , Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
What are the Symptoms of (Disease name)?
- Fever or frequent infections.
- Shortness of breath.
- Feeling very tired and weak.
- Pale skin.
- Easy bruising or bleeding.
- Petechiae (flat, pinpoint spots under the skin caused by bleeding).
- Pain or a feeling of fullness below the ribs
What Causes (disease name)?
Who is at Highest Risk?
- Older age.
- Being male.
- Being exposed to certain substances at work or in the environment.
- Being exposed to radiation.
- Past treatment with certain anticancer drugs.
Diagnosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?
Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.
Prevention
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible Complications
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm