Could I have leukemia?

Question

About three months ago I started felling relly tired despite aduacate rest. I did start working full time and I had only work one day a week previously. I have more energy now, but I have some bruises on my shins only that I can't neccesarily explain. They could be from work but I don't remeber getting them. I had very small amount of blood in my stool a few days ago. I pricked my finger and it stopped bleeding within 2 minutes, is that normal? No fever, infection, pain, etc. but I am still fairly concerned. If it was acute wouldn't I be dead by now without treatment or wouldn't I feel worse? Could it be chronic? I am 19, white, male. What else could it be?

Answer 1

Go see  doctor but my bet is exhaustion

Answer 2

Probably not. Random, unexplained bruises aren't terribly uncommon, and even if you sleep, you could not be getting enough rest. You might want to go to the doctor about the bleeding if it continues, but for the finger, that's not much to worry about -- sometimes the platelets take longer to seal off the wound than others.

Answer 3

It could be CFS.  I started feeling very exhausted and was sleeping about 12 hours, waking up tired and then napping later.  This lasted about 8 months then I went to the doc and he says I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  I also had unexplained bruises

Answer 4

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Short guide.  Blood consists of red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, and plasma.  Feeling tired is sometimes due to anemia = a reduced number of RBCs or hemoglobin in your RBCs.  Leukemia is a form of blood cancer mainly affecting the WBCs (white blood cells).  Abnormal bleeding often is related to a reduced number or poorly functioning platelets.  All of the above can be easily and quickly evaluated by a lab test known as a CBC or Complete Blood Count which any medical lab can and will do upon your doctor's order.  You do not sound as though you have leukemia.  Still, it would really set your mind at ease to see your doctor and get a CBC done with a normal result.  The Dr. might come up with a more specific diagnosis and better treatment.