He was diagnosed with tonsillitis, but he investigated and discovered that he actually had leukemia.

It is generally recommended not to use the internet to obtain a medical diagnosis, but this action could have saved the life of a 22-year-old British woman.

Chloe Leigh Todda mother of one boy, began experiencing sore throats, vomiting, night sweats, and weight loss in February 2020.

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At that time, a doctor who attended her by phone told her that she had tonsillitisbut the young woman doubted very much that her problem was so simple.

“Everyone knows their own body, and I knew that mine was something serious”said the British in conversation with SWNS, according to the New York Post.

The query that chloe He made in Google seemed to be accurate. All her discomforts pointed to her having leukemia. “I checked and saw that I had all the symptoms on the website; Everyone thought she was crazy when I said it, but I knew she wasn’t.”he explained.

Following the unexpected discovery, he booked an in-person appointment with a doctor and underwent a blood test. Thus, he was informed that He actually had leukemia..

“I thought I was going to die”

“I was happy to receive the diagnosis, but I was numb, hearing it makes a big difference”he remembered. “When the doctor confirmed it, I thought I was going to die”.

Immediately, chloe began treatment in Newcastle Freeman Hospital from England. After some tests, she learned that the cancer was “everywhere” in her blood and it was unknown if chemotherapy would help her, but she was “willing to try.”

After six rounds of chemotherapy, the young woman was able to overcome the disease and is grateful to be able to be with her son.

“No matter what I’m going through, I’m always positive and have a smile on my face. No matter how sick I am, I will put my son first.”he pointed.

I was told I had tonsillitis — I correctly diagnosed myself with leukemia https://t.co/qxASciqpDo pic.twitter.com/ntdQ4icobi

— New York Post (@nypost) April 14, 2023

What is leukemia and what are its symptoms?

Leukemia is cancer of the blood-forming tissues in the body, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system.

There are many types of leukemia. Some forms are more common in children. Others occur mainly in adults.

The Mayo Clinic portal indicates that the symptoms vary depending on the type of leukemia. The most common signs are:

Source: Elcomercio

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