Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Understanding Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma -- Symptoms

Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may include:

Painless swelling, of one or more lymph nodes, with no recent infection. The lymph node 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, chills, night sweats, and weight loss are known as "B" symptoms. They are seen in 40% of persons with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and are associated with more advanced and more aggressive disease.

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Call Your Doctor If:

You notice a swollen, painless lymph node and have not had an infection recently.
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 your mental activity.

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