What is type b acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

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I just heard recently that my cousin has type b acute lymphoblastic leukemia and I was just wondering what exactly it is? what the symptoms are? what does it mean by type b? and can it be treated or can it kill you no matter what?

Thanks in advance.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of blood cancer. Other names for ALL are acute lymphocytic leukemia and acute lymphoid leukemia. Leukemia affects either B lymphocytes( a type of white blood cell) or T lymphocytes (another type of white blood cell). Immunophenotyping is used to find out if the patient's leukemia cells are B cells or T cells. Most people with ALL have the B-cell type or "type B". Immunophenotyping is a procedure that is used to identify a specific type of cell in a sample of blood, marrow or lymph node cells. This procedure can be important in helping to decide on the best treatment for your cousin.

The symptoms are: Aches in arms, legs & back, bruising for no apparent reason, enlarged lymph nodes, a low-grade fever without obvious cause, headaches, pale skin, pinhead-size red spots under the skin (petechiae, pronounced puh-TEE-kee-ee) (this is bleeding), prolonged bleeding from minor cuts and scrapes, shortness of breath during physical activity, fatigue and vomiting. But ALL can't be diagnosed by these symptoms alone because they're shared by other conditions as well.

I don't know how old your cousin is but ALL is the most common type of leukemia in children under the age of 15 although it can occur at any age. Most children who have had ALL have been successfully treated and cured.

In case you're ready to ask "How did he get this?" Research is still ongoing to pinpoint the precise genetic changes that cause a normal cell to become cancerous. And ALL starts with a change to a single cell in the bone marrow. The cause and the risk factors haven't been determined yet.  (+ info)

Can chewing tobacco effect acute bronchitis in a bad manner?

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We all know that smoking is a horrible idea while having acute bronchitis, but does chewing tobacco get to the lungs and have a bad effect on the illness is the question?
I was recently reading an article about the subject,. The reference discussed increase possibility of reflux that can be compounded with brochitis. I've been feeling tightness in my chest due to the winter brochitis, but chewing and reflux from the intestinal tract is exacerbating the condition.

Time to quit the dip.  (+ info)

How long should i wait to smoke again after getting over acute bronchitis?

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I went to the doctor and he told me I had acute bronchitis. I forgot to ask him when I could start smoking again, so how long should i wait to smoke again once i get over this.
I'm talking about weed by the way, not cigarettes.
until you die  (+ info)

What could be causing an unusual intermittent tingling/twitching sensation in my chest area?

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I am 53 year old white male who has experienced an intermittent "tingling/twitching" sensation for the past 4-6 weeks in my left chest area when bending over, moving and/or sitting in a certain positions. I do not feel it while lying down. The sensation does not cause pain, only lasts for a second and feels like something is thumping inside my left chest area. The sensation is hard to describe, and I do not know where it's coming from.

I had an EKG, chest x-rays and complete blood work, but the doctor does not believe I have any life threatening condition. I was given Motrin for 1 week when the nurse thought my condition may be muscular-skeletal, but the sensations are still present.

I do not smoke, drink and jog on a regular basis. I am also a vegetarian and do not take drugs. I take vitamins, as well as garlic supplements and St. John's wort on a daily basis.

I've had lower back pain for 2 years but the doc does not feel this is related.

Any advice? Thank you.
Well, you've done all the right things to care for yourself. It could be a muscle spasm. Perhaps are you pinching a nerve when you bend and put pressure on your neck or shoulder area and the related muscle spasms.

Be sure to continue checking this out though and also continue getting the EKG's. You might approach your doctor about getting an exercise stress test to see how your heart responds to stress. Chest pain does not manifest like the textbooks say especially in women (I know you're a man!!). It can appear as indigestion, pain between the shoulders, in the upper back or jaw or just plain old fatigue. Some people don't even get symptoms of heart problems. So your ongoing check with your doctor is really important.

I hope you feel better soon!!  (+ info)

how long does it take to develop acute alcohol hepatitis?

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A few years ago I had an argument with an ex-girlfriend. 2 weeks later she passed away. The death certificate states that this was casue by multiple organ failure, some heamorrage in the stomach and acute alcohol hepatitis.

I was worried that because of the argument she had drank herself to death. Because I heard that it takes an alcohol intake over a prolonged period of time to develop this condition.

Or can it develop over 2 weeks of binge drinking?
Your body can tolerate a lot of alcohol for quite a while, as long as you keep eating!

Stop eating and simply drink all day, and you can get in big trouble with remarkable swiftness.

Please don't blame yourself for your ex's death... It was her time.

If you can't get over this, try to do something to make up for any harm you think you may have done. Be a good person, and God and your ex will forgive you, then you can forgive yourself.  (+ info)

How long does it take for an acute back strain to fully recover?

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my mom has been having horrible back pains for a week now to where the only thing that doesn't hurt is if she doesn't move at all, she went to the emergency room about two days ago and found out it's an acute back strain. they didn't tell her how long it will take to heal though, anyone know ?
I DON'T KNOW BUT WHY DIDN'T THEY TELL HER WHEN IT'LL HEAL ,DID YOU TRY A MASSAGE OR PUT A WARM CLOTH ON HER BACK.  (+ info)

How can you tell if your bronchitis is acute or chronic?

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It all started when my throat was scratchy on Friday, like a usual cold was coming on. I woke up that night with a rattling noise in my chest when I would breathe and I took a puff of my albuterol inhaler. Yesterday I went to a doctor who said I have bronchitis and he prescribed Zithromax. My chest is all blocked up with mucus but hardly any comes up when I cough. It has been causing asthma attacks ever since Friday night. I don't smoke but my brother does. I was wondering what the difference between chronic bronchitis and acute bronchitis was. I know chronic bronchitis is when the condition doesn't get better but I want to know if there is any way to tell if it is going to go away at this stage. Thanks.
First of all, make sure that you're not around people that smoke, this will only tend to exacerbate any symptoms that you have. Also that your inhaler contains medicine and that what you're taking isn't just propellant, if you're not getting any medication through it you won't be doing yourself any good. Make sure that you warm it (under your arm) and shake it really well, dispense a couple of puffs into the air to fill the chamber with medicine and then take a couple of puffs-placing the inhaler 1/2 inch outside of the lips to minimize spraying at the back of your throat.
Chronic bronchitis is a daily productive cough that occurs for 3 months or longer and I do not think that this is what you have. However, you are at a very high risk for developing pneumonia. Be sure that you're drinking lots of fluids (this will help to thin the mucus in your chest) and take long, slow deep breaths followed by a deep cough at least 10 times in a row. This builds up pressure behind the mucus blocking your tiny lower airways and removes the blockages.
If this isn't any better by Wednesday, go back to the doctor...treatment isn't working and you need to get him to reanalyze your medications.
Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.  (+ info)

How long can an average person live with acute leukaemia?

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Lets just assume that the person isnt gonna get a bone marrow transplant, kay? So how long can an ave. person live with acute leuk.?

Q 2: What about chronic leukaemia, how long can u live with that?

Thanks fer answerin!
For chronic, it's about 20 years from the onset of the sickness.
For acute, it can be as short as a few weeks, but sometimes a couple of months.

I don't know if this factors in a bone marrow transplant or not.  (+ info)

Why are there no symptoms between chronic and acute chagas disease?

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I make a report about the disease, and I still couldn't find an answer why there are no symptoms occurring between the chronic and the acute phase, though the parasite is still in the body. Also it would be awesome if somebody knows if there is something which is triggering the illness after a couple decades so that it becomes chronic and symptoms occur.
Acute merely means it was newly diagnosed. Some diseases are considered chronic if they continue to wrsen, or you have the symptoms longer than usual.  (+ info)

4 ways a EEN can assist an patient with acute respiratory distress to promote a clear airway?

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I am doing an assignment on Nursing interventions for individuals with an acute respiratory illness, please I need help.
Hi there

I'm doing my RN degree at uni and am guessing that you need will need to back up these interventions with credible, peer reviewed references. You could try looking on the Department of Health website or use google scholar to search for journal articles related to your essay topic.

I find these very helpful when researching for my essays.

Good luck!  (+ info)

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