When hairy cell leukemia (HCL) worsens, you might experience a range of symptoms due to the overproduction of abnormal cells and the resulting deficiency in healthy blood cells. Here are some common symptoms:

- Feeling weak or tired (general malaise)
- Frequent infections due to a compromised immune system
- Bruising or Show Full Answer

When hairy cell leukemia (HCL) worsens, you might experience a range of symptoms due to the overproduction of abnormal cells and the resulting deficiency in healthy blood cells. Here are some common symptoms:

- Feeling weak or tired (general malaise)
- Frequent infections due to a compromised immune system
- Bruising or bleeding easily
- Weight loss without trying
- Pain in the left side of the stomach (due to an enlarged spleen)
- Swelling in the lymph nodes
- Recurrent fevers

It's important to monitor these symptoms closely with your healthcare provider.

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