Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may include:
- Painless swelling of one or more lymph nodes, with no recent infection. Swelling may be intermittent.
- Swelling, fluid accumulation, or pain in the abdomen.
- Shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing.
- Bloody stool or vomit.
- Swelling of the face, neck, and arms.
- Blockage of urine flow.
- Bone pain.
- Unexplained weight loss amounting to 10% of body weight over six months.
- Fever lasting for at least 14 consecutive days, usually in the late afternoon and early evening, and rarely above 102 degrees.
- Headache.
- Seizures.
- Visual problems.
- Mental status changes.
- Numbness on areas of the face.
- Balance problems.
- Night sweats and chills lasting at least 14 consecutive days.
- Severe itching of the skin.
- Fatigue.
- Weakness.
The symptoms of fever, heavy night sweats, and weight loss are known as "B" symptoms. They are most often associated with more aggressive disease.
Call Your Doctor If:
- You notice a swollen, painless lymph node.
- You have unexplained abdominal pain or swelling.
- You develop an unexplained cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing.
- You develop swelling of the face, neck, or arms.
- You have unintended weight loss, fever, severe fatigue, or soaking night sweats lasting more than two weeks.
- You have unexplainable, severe itching of your skin.
- You have changes in mental activity.