Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Symptoms |
Cause |
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Difficulty breathing Swelling of the face |
Lymph nodes in the chest are enlarged. |
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Loss of appetite Abdominal pain or distention from a blocked bowel or fluid in the abdomen |
Lymph nodes in the abdomen are enlarged. |
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Lymphoma cells are blocking the flow of bile from the liver. |
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Decreased urine production |
Lymph nodes are blocking the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder |
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Progressive swelling of the legs |
Lymph vessels in the groin or abdomen are blocked producing lymphedema. |
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Weight loss Diarrhea Flatulence Bloating and cramping (indicating malabsorption—nutrients are not absorbed normally into the blood) |
Lymphoma cells are growing in or around the small intestine. |
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Shortness of breath Chest pain Cough (indicating fluid accumulation around the lungs, called pleural effusion) |
Lymph vessels in the chest are blocked. |
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Swelling of the face and neck |
Blood vessels in the chest are blocked. |
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Thickened, dark, itchy areas of skin |
Lymphoma cells are infiltrating the skin. |
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Weight loss Fever Night sweats |
The disease is spreading throughout the body. |
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Fatigue Shortness of breath Pale skin (indicating anemia, or too few red blood cells) |
One or more of the following occurs: |
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Susceptibility to severe bacterial infections |
Lymphoma cells are invading the bone marrow and lymph nodes, reducing antibody production. |