How can a person suddenly get leukemia without any reason?
Apr 04, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Introduction
Leukemia may occur in people without obvious cause due to changes in genetic makeup or immune environment, and is generally associated with hereditary factors, chemical factors, and physical factors. In addition, leukemia can also easily develop following lymphoma or infection with human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV). Treatment may include medications such as cyclophosphamide tablets or imatinib tablets, used under a doctor's guidance.
Leukemia may develop in individuals without apparent cause due to changes in genetic makeup or immune environment, and is generally associated with hereditary factors, chemical exposure, physical factors, and other causes.
1. Hereditary factors
Leukemia can have a familial predisposition. If one of the parents has a history of leukemia, the child may inherit a higher risk, significantly increasing the likelihood of developing the disease.
2. Chemical factors
Frequent exposure to toxic chemicals such as rubber or pesticides—especially due to occupational environments—can easily trigger leukemia.
3. Physical factors
Prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation increases the risk of leukemia. For example, individuals working in cathode-ray tube manufacturing or radiation research who do not take adequate protective measures during work and are exposed to high levels of radiation over long periods are more susceptible to developing leukemia.
In addition, conditions such as lymphoma or infection with human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) may also increase the risk of leukemia. Prompt and active treatment is necessary. Medications such as cyclophosphamide tablets or imatinib mesylate tablets may be used under a doctor's guidance. In severe cases, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may be required.
