Lymphoma symptoms can range from non-existent to severe. When the disease affects the central nervous system, the patient may suffer from confusion and/or seizures and acute neurological dysfunction. In the early stages patients experience no pain or discomfort.
The disease is sometimes confused for other common illnesses, such as the common cold, flu or respiratory infections. People reporting non-specific symptoms do not have lymphoma, but anyone who experiences persistent symptoms should consult a physician to eliminate the possibility of lymphoma.
Aloxi (palonosetron HCL) injection prevent the nausea and vomiting often caused by lymphoma chemotherapy. Non-specific lymphoma symptoms include: fever, sweating, chills, unexplained weight loss, itching, fatigue and lack of energy.
A complete physical examination will be performed when a lymphoma is suspected. Doctor will palpate the lymph nodes in the neck, under the chin, around the tonsils, shoulders, elbows, under the arms and in the groin area. To establish if swelling exists in the chest or abdomen, and particularly in the area of the spleen and liver other parts of the body will be examined.
The presence of lymphoma may be detected during a physical examination followed by diagnostic tests such as a biopsy, blood tests, x-ray imaging, scans, as well as possibly bone marrow and cerebrospinal fluid tests.
The symptom is usually painless, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and underarms. Enlarged lymph nodes in other parts of the body, such as the spleen, groin, legs, or ankles may be present at other patients. Swelling can occur in the abdomen, where the enlarged lymph nodes may cause discomfort or a bloated feeling.
Other symptoms include fever, fatigue and anemia, the latter due to low red blood cell numbers. An increase in infections, resulting from lowered numbers of functioning white blood cells and an impaired immune system occur to many patients. During the early stages of the disease no pain is experienced by patient.
Compression of the blood vessels may be caused by the swollen lymph nodes. The expanding lymphoma may trigger edema (swollen tissue) or thrombosis (blood clots). Lymphoma is rarely found in the eyes, testicles, skeleton or central nervous system.
Symptoms associated with lymphoma are: painless swollen lymph nodes, in the neck, chest, armpit, groin or spleen, sweating and fever, abnormal tiredness, weight loss, loss of appetite, persistent itching, persistent cough, persistent breathlessness and pain in the lymph nodes after drinking alcohol.
When referring to the stage or location of a disease a physician may use the terms “systemic” or category “A” and “B”. The symptoms which affect the entire body are the “systemic” ones. These symptoms include sweating, fever or weight loss.
Depending on the symptoms that patient presents a doctor will prescribed a proper treatment which will relieve the pain.
For more resources about lymphoma or even about lymphoma cancer please review this page http://www.lymphoma-center.com/lymphoma-cancer.htm
Groshan Fabiola
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lymphatic system?
Does anybody know what the three main functions of the lymphatic system are??? Thanks a lot!!
The lymphatic system has three interrelated functions: (1) removal of excess fluids from body tissues, (2) absorption of fatty acids and subsequent transport of fat, as chyle, to the circulatory system and, (3) production of immune cells such as lymphocytes (e.g. antibody producing plasma cells) and monocytes.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphatic_system
The lymphatic system is a system of thin tubes that runs throughout the body. These tubes are called 'lymph vessels'. You may also hear them called 'lymphatic vessels'
The lymphatic system is like the blood circulation - the tubes branch through all parts of the body like the arteries and veins that carry blood. Except that the lymphatic system carries a colourless liquid called 'lymph'.
Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates around the body tissues. It contains a high number of lymphocytes (white blood cells). Plasma leaks out of the capillaries to surround and bathe the body tissues. This then drains into the lymph vessels.
The fluid, now called lymph, then flows through the lymphatic system to the biggest lymph vessel - the thoracic duct. The thoracic duct then empties back into the blood circulation.
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http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=117#what_is_
"to collect and return interstitial fluid, including plasma protein to the blood,
and thus help maintain fluid balance,
to defend the body against disease by producing lymphocytes,
to absorb lipids from the intestine and transport them to the blood."
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jdaross.mcmail.net
The lymphatic system has three primary functions. First of all, it returns excess interstitial fluid to the blood. Of the fluid that
leaves the capillary, about 90 percent is returned. The 10 percent that does not return becomes part of the interstitial fluid that surrounds the tissue cells. Small protein molecules may "leak" through the capillary wall and increase the osmotic pressure of the interstitial fluid. This further inhibits the return of fluid into the capillaries, and fluid tends to accumulate in the tissue spaces. If this continues, blood volume and blood pressure decrease significantly and the volume of tissue fluid increases, which results in edema (swelling). Lymph capillaries pick up the excess interstitial fluid and proteins and return them to the venous blood. After the fluid enters the lymph capillaries, it is called lymph.
The second function of the lymphatic system is the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system and the subsequent transport of these substances to the venous circulation. The mucosa that lines the small intestine is covered with fingerlike projections called villi. There are blood capillaries and special lymph capillaries, called lacteals, in the center of each villus. The blood capillaries absorb most nutrients, but the fats and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the lacteals. The lymph in the lacteals has a milky appearance due to its high fat content and is called chyle.
The third and probably most well known function of the lymphatic system is defense against invading microorganisms and disease. Lymph nodes and other lymphatic organs filter the lymph to remove microorganisms and other foreign particles. Lymphatic organs contain lymphocytes that destroy invading organisms.
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Yes,
1) Helps maintain the fluid balance between the blood vessels and the tissues (transports lymph fluid from tissues to the circulatory system)
2) Absorbs digested fats from the small intestine.
3) Is the producers of immune cells such as lymphocytes
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There are three main functions of lymphatic system.
First of all, it returns excess interstitial fluid to the blood.
The second function of the lymphatic system is the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system and the subsequent transport of these substances to the venous circulation. The fat-soluble vitamins are Vit.A,D,E,K
The third and probably most well known function of the lymphatic system is defense against invading microorganisms and disease. Lymph nodes and other lymphatic organs filter the lymph to remove microorganisms and other foreign particles. Lymphatic organs contain lymphocytes that destroy invading organisms.
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