10 Symptoms of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

8. Swelling

The abnormal cells of acute myeloid leukemia may collect in the liver and spleen. Because there is a significant number of them and they tend to grow rapidly, they can cause the liver and spleen to increase in size. That is why someone with acute myeloid leukemia will develop a swollen abdomen. They may feel fullness or heaviness. Acute myeloid leukemia can also spread to the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are bean-sized parts of the human body that play a major role in immunity. In this case, the lymph nodes will swell and become enlarged.