Information About Multiple Myeloma

We Have to Know about Multiple Myeloma

• A cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow.

Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions

• causing the below symptoms

 Causes of Multiple Myeloma

• Plasma cells help the body’s immune system fight disease. Multiple myeloma occurs when plasma cells grow out of control. Excessive plasma cells can form a tumor in the bone marrow called a myeloma

 Signs & Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma

Symptoms and signs of multiple myeloma include

• anemia
• bone tenderness
• bone pain
• weakness
• bone fractures
• kidney damage
• hypercalcemia
• nerve damage
• skin lesions
• enlarged tongue, and
• infections.

Medical advice for Multiple Myeloma

• if you experience decreased urine output.
• if you have multiple myeloma and infection develops, or numbness, loss of movement, or loss of sensation develops

Risk factors of Multiple Myeloma

• radiation

Treatment for Multiple Myeloma

• Chemotherapy
• Radiotherapy
• surgery

Investigations for Multiple Myeloma

• Blood tests
• Bone x-rays