3. Frequent Infections: When Colds Become a Concern
Sure, we all catch colds. It’s part of being human. But if you’re falling ill with alarming regularity, there might be more going on under the hood. CLL severely weakens your immune system, making you susceptible to infections of all sorts.
You might catch every bug that’s going around—colds, flu, even fungal infections that you’ve never had before. When your body’s defense mechanisms are compromised, you become a hotbed for bacterial and viral infections. Even cuts and wounds may take much longer to heal.
A heightened frequency of infections is your immune system’s SOS. It’s telling you that its defense mechanisms are compromised, possibly due to an underlying condition like CLL. This symptom, especially when combined with others on this list, is a big, blinking warning sign that warrants a comprehensive medical check-up. (3)
