Los síntomas del mieloma múltiple pueden variar mucho de una persona a otra. Algunas personas no experimentan síntomas en las primeras etapas de la enfermedad, mientras que otras experimentan síntomas que solo pueden ser detectados por profesionales de la salud durante un examen.25
Los síntomas más comunes del mieloma múltiple incluyen:25
Problemas óseos
Fatiga
Infecciones frecuentes
Problemas renales
Recuentos sanguíneos bajos
También es posible experimentar otros síntomas, como:25
Confusión
Estreñimiento
Mareos
Micción frecuente
Aumento de la sed
Pérdida de apetito
Dolor que puede ser peor en el abdomen o la espalda
Náuseas
Hinchazón en las piernas
Debilidad o pérdida de sensibilidad en las piernas
Pérdida de peso
El mieloma múltiple es una enfermedad grave que puede causar complicaciones debido a la sobreproducción de células plasmáticas y de proteína M. Estas complicaciones pueden incluir:25
Amiloidosis (acumulación inusual de proteínas, generalmente en el corazón y los riñones)
Anemia (niveles bajos de glóbulos rojos)
Enfermedad ósea (debilitamiento de los huesos o agujeros en ellos)
Fatiga
Niveles altos de calcio en la sangre
Síndrome de hiperviscosidad (caracterizado por un espesamiento de la sangre)
Infecciones
Daño renal
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