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What Are the Symptoms?
- Painless swelling of a single lymph node, with no recently accompanying infection.
- 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
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Headache
- Seizures
- Night sweats
- Severe itching of the skin.
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.
- You have unexplainable, severe itching of your skin.
Medically reviewed by Harold Burstein, MD, August 2005.
SOURCES: American Cancer Society. National Cancer Institute.
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