Signs and symptoms
... Swollen, painless lymph nodes in your neck, armpit or groin areas are often the only sign of non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma in its early stages. Other signs and symptoms may include: Fever Night sweats Fatig...

Causes
... Normally, your white blood cells (lymphocytes) go through a predictable life cycle. Old lymphocytes die, and your body creates new ones to replace them. But in non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma, your body produ...

Risk factors
... In most cases, people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma don''t have any obvious risk factors. Some factors that may contribute to your risk of non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma include: Age. Non-Hodgkin''s...

When to seek medical advice
... If you have persistent swelling in your lymph nodes, have a persistent fever, have lost weight or regularly experience night sweats and fatigue, see your doctor to determine the underlying cause. The ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor may use these procedures to help diagnose non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma: Physical examination. Your doctor may examine not only your swollen lymph nodes but also your other lymph nodes to determ...