Symptoms
The main symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is swollen lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes are usually caused by an infection and the swelling subsides after the infection clears up. Any person who has swollen lymph nodes but hasn't recently had an infection should see a doctor immediately to determine the cause. Symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma may include the following:
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Swollen (but often painless) lymph nodes in the neck (cervical or supraclavicul nodes), underarms, chest, abdomen, or groin
Unexplained weight loss of more than 10% of body weight over 6 months
Unexplained chronic fever, usually daily, with temperatures over 101 degrees
Intense night sweats, enough to require changing sheets or bed clothes
Weakness or fatigue
Chronic coughing, chest pain, or shortness of breath
