Multiple Myeloma is diagnosed when a patient’s plasma cells grow uncontrolled. Plasma cells are a type of blood cell found in bone marrow that normally help fight infections by making antibodies. When there are too many plasma cells, they crowd out healthy blood cells and make abnormal proteins that impact bones, kidneys, and the immune system. Symptoms include bone pain, fatigue, and frequent infections.
Bone
Too many plasma cells can make abnormal proteins that impact the bones
Kidneys
Too many plasma cells can make abnormal proteins that impact the kidneys
Immune System
Too many plasma cells can make abnormal proteins that impact the immune system
