Guide To The Symptoms Of Lymphoma

Night Sweats

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Like the other symptoms on this list, night sweats can be caused by various non-cancerous conditions, such as anxiety or a medication change. However, night sweats are a sign of lymphoma as well. Researchers are still looking into the connection between night sweats and lymphoma. A theory is that these episodes occur when individuals develop a fever. Their body begins sweating to cool itself down. Another theory is that the episodes occur because the cancer cells create certain substances in the patient's body.

With lymphoma, night sweats tend to be serious enough to soak the patient's bed and pajamas. Patients may feel as though they are drenched in liquid. Both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients can experience these episodes. It is also possible to develop similar symptoms during the day. Individuals can implement certain routine changes to help deal with the sweating. However, most patients will need to make a plan with their doctor.

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