Symptoms* | Cause |
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Weakness and fatigue resulting from too few red blood cells ( anemia Overview of Anemia Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is low. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that enables them to carry oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to all parts... read more ) Infection and fever, resulting from too few white blood cells Bleeding, resulting from too few platelets ( thrombocytopenia Overview of Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia is a low number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood, which increases the risk of bleeding. Thrombocytopenia occurs when the bone marrow makes too few platelets or when... read more ) Possibly bone pain when the bone is involved | Lymphoma cells are invading the bone marrow. |
Loss of muscle strength Hoarseness | Enlarged lymph nodes are compressing nerves in the spinal cord or nerves to the vocal cords. |
Lymphoma cells are blocking the flow of bile from the liver. | |
Lymphoma cells are blocking the flow of lymph fluid from the legs. | |
Cough and shortness of breath | Lymphoma cells are invading the lungs. |
Decreased ability to fight infection and increased susceptibility to fungal and viral infections | Lymphoma causes dysfunction of the immune system. |
* Some of these symptoms may occur for more than one reason. |