9. Fever
One possible cause of fever in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is infection. Cancer cells can weaken the immune system, making the person more susceptible to infections. These infections can cause a fever as the body’s immune system fights off the infection.
Another possible cause of fever in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the release of substances called cytokines by cancer cells and the body’s immune system. Cytokines are small proteins that help to regulate the immune response and can cause fever as a side effect.
8. Night Sweats
Many people with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma experience excessive sweating at night. It can be caused by an overproduction of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the body.
The excess lymphocytes can cause inflammation and fever, leading to night sweats. Additionally, the cancerous cells can release substances called cytokines, which can also cause fever and night sweats.
7. Chest Pain Or Difficulty Breathing
Chest pain or difficulty breathing in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be caused by the cancerous lymphocytes invading and growing within the lungs, causing inflammation and pressure on the airways.
This can lead to difficulty breathing and chest pain. Additionally, the cancerous cells can also cause the formation of a mass or tumor in the chest, which can compress the lungs and airways, also leading to difficulty breathing and chest pain.
6. Skin Rashes Or Lumps
When cancerous cells form in the lymphatic system, they can travel through the vessels and settle in various parts of the body, including the skin.
Once cancerous lymphocytes invade and grow in the skin, they can cause inflammation and the formation of lumps or masses. Additionally, the cancerous cells can also cause the formation of collections of lymphocytes called lymphomatous infiltrates which can appear as red, scaly, itchy rashes on the skin.
5. Itchy Skin
Itchy skin (pruritus) in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be caused by the cancerous lymphocytes invading and growing within the skin. This causes inflammation that leads to the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. This, in turn, results in itchy skin.
Additionally, the cancerous cells can also cause the formation of collections of lymphocytes called lymphomatous infiltrates which can appear as red, scaly, itchy rashes on the skin.
4. Abdominal Pain Or Swelling
Cancerous lymphocytes can invade and grow within the abdominal organs, such as the liver, spleen, or stomach. This can cause inflammation and pressure on these organs, leading to abdominal pain or swelling.
Additionally, the cancerous cells can also cause the formation of a mass or tumor in the abdomen, which can compress the organs and cause pain and swelling.
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