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Symptoms of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL)

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on May 21, 2020

Symptoms of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL)

Painless swelling of the lymph gland in the neck armpit or groin is the most common symptom.

Other symptoms include-

Fever
Weight loss
Appetite loss
Itchy skin
Red patches on skin
Night sweats
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Chest pain

Published on Sep 06, 2014
Last Updated on May 21, 2020

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