Symptoms

Symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma vary widely, depending on the specific type of disease and where it is located in the body, but usually include swollen lymph nodes. A patient should see a doctor if he or she has any of the following symptoms.

Swollen lymph nodes

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Swollen lymph nodes
Persistent fevers that have no recognized cause
Persistent fevers that have no recognized cause
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss (greater than 10% of body weight in 6 months)
Persistent nausea or vomiting
Persistent nausea or vomiting
Night sweats
Night sweats, great enough to require the changing of bed clothes
Chest pain or shortness of breath
Chest pain or shortness of breath
Itchy skin
Itchy skin
Abdominal pain or swelling in the abdomen
Abdominal pain or swelling in the abdomen
Confusion or problems with memory and concentration
Confusion or problems with memory and concentration