6. Bruising and Bleeding
As mentioned previously, the blood is often unable to do its job properly when leukemia is a factor, and this often makes it much easier to suffer bruising just about anywhere on the body. It’s especially telling when bruises begin to show up in areas where bruising has never been a problem previously. Bruises may also appear darker in color and look worse than they have in the past. Since the blood will not be able to clot as efficiently as normal, bleeding will often be more difficult to control.