Hodgkin’s disease
does not usually cause pain. As the disease develops, the following symptoms may occur:
- Painless swelling of the lymph nodes, especially in the neck, collarbone, armpit, or groin—Any swelling that lasts more than two weeks should be examined by your doctor.
- Persistent fatigue
- Coughing
- Unexplained fever
- Night sweating
- Weight loss
- Itching
especially after a shower or exposure to heat
- Decreased appetite
Hodgkin lymphoma. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
website. Available at:
http://www.lls.org/#/diseaseinformation/lymphoma/hodgkinlymphoma/. Accessed April 29, 2013.
Hodgkin lymphoma. National Cancer Institute
website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/hodgkin. Accessed April 29, 2013. Last reviewed April 2013 by Mohei Abouzied, MD; Michael Woods, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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