What are the symptoms of lymphoma?

  Lymphoma, also called “lymphoma”, is a malignant tumor originating from lymph nodes or lymphatic arrangements, and is one of the top ten common malignant tumors in China. According to the data released on the International Lymphoma Awareness Day in Shanghai this year, there are 45,000 new cases and more than 20,000 deceased cases in China every year. Therefore, we probably should develop outstanding living habits and have regular medical checkups to detect and treat the lesions in advance. Malignant lymph is a malignant tumor originating from lymph nodes or other lymphatic tissues, and is one of the ten most common malignant tumors in China. This disease is mostly seen in middle and young people, and there are more male patients than female. The disease can be divided into two categories according to its cellular components: Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The degree of malignancy varies and is caused by malignant proliferation of lymphatic and histiocytic systems, mostly in the lymph nodes.  The early symptoms of lymphoma are similar to those of other malignant tumors, and the early manifestations are not very obvious and can be easily overlooked by patients. According to the World Health Organization, there are about 350,000 new lymphoma patients and more than 200,000 deaths worldwide each year. In China, there are about 25,000 new patients and 20,000 deaths of lymphoma every year, which is a rising trend. Malignant lymphoma is a kind of malignant tumor, and this disease often occurs in young adults and has a great impact on the workforce.  Symptoms of lymphoma are mainly as follows 1. Superficial lymph node enlargement Where superficial lymph nodes appear painlessly and progressively enlarged is the early signal of lymphoma. Mainly, the enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, axilla or groin are swollen, and the enlarged lymph nodes in the neck account for 60-80%, axilla for 6-20% and groin for 6-10%.  2. Systemic discomfort is accompanied by superficial lymph node enlargement in the early stage and can be seen as low fever and weakness.  3.Hodgkin’s disease (lymphoreticular cell sarcoma), often with irregular fever as the early aura, is accompanied by superficial lymph node enlargement. There is a kind of lymphatic malignant tumor, which is soft in early stage and can move without pain, which should be noticed.  Pruritus is often a unique sign of Hodgkin’s disease. There can be local or generalized pruritus, and generalized pruritus mostly appears in the mediastinum or abdomen with lesions.  Typical signs of early lymphoma 1. Enlarged lymph nodes throughout the body: mainly in the neck, followed by axillary and inguinal lymph nodes, and mediastinal lymph nodes may be involved in advanced stages.  2. Splenomegaly: about 30% of the spleen is involved, mostly in the late stage, usually as reactive hyperplasia, or granuloma formation.  3. Hematopoietic system: anaemia, associated with bone marrow involvement, and haemolytic anaemia may appear in the late stage.  4, digestive system: about 30% have gastric, pancreatic and intestinal involvement, may have malabsorption, and even ascites symptoms.  5.Cardiovascular system: Occasionally there is exudative pericarditis.  6, liver damage: jaundice may result from liver damage.  7, bone metastases: about 5-15%, bone pain.  8, renal involvement: about 13 have renal infiltration and severe renal failure.  9.Pulmonary infiltration: pleural effusion is more frequent and can account for 13 to 23%.  10, systemic symptoms: fever (in an irregular pattern), night sweats, pruritus, especially pruritus as a specific symptom of Hodgkin’s disease.  The manifestation of malignant lymphoma is relatively insidious and not easy to be detected. The cure rate will be greatly improved if the symptoms can be detected early and the patient can be seen in time. Some early signs deserve special attention, such as: progressive lymph node enlargement without any clear cause, especially if the location, hardness and activity are consistent with the characteristics of malignant lymphoma mentioned above; “lymph node tuberculosis” after a regular course of anti-tuberculosis treatment, “chronic lymph node inflammation The possibility of malignant lymphoma should be considered if “lymph node tuberculosis” is treated with a regular course of anti-tuberculosis treatment, or “chronic lymph node infection” is not effective with general anti-inflammatory treatment; swollen lymph nodes and fever sometimes improve with treatment, but often recur, and the overall trend is progressive; long-term low fever or periodic fever of unknown origin should be considered, especially if accompanied by itchy skin, excessive sweating, wasting, and superficial lymph node enlargement is found. If these abnormalities appear in the body, do not take it upon yourself, but make sure to go to a regular hospital for examination in time to avoid delaying the condition.