Some common symptoms of chronic myeloid leukemia include:
- Fatigue and weakness
- Unexplained weight loss
- Night sweats
- Fever
- Joint and bone pain
- Enlarged spleen (causing a feeling of fullness in the abdomen)
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
Risk factors for CML include age, gender (men are more likely to develop the disease), and exposure to high levels of radiation.