Lymphoma

Hodgkin's Disease

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms of Hodgkin's disease may include the following:

• A painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm or groin
• Unexplained recurrent fevers
• Night sweats
• Unexplained weight loss
• Itchy skin

However, when symptoms like these occur, they are not sure signs of Hodgkin's disease. In most cases, they actually are caused by other, less serious conditions, such as the flu. That said, when symptoms like these persist, it is important to see a doctor so that any illness can be diagnosed and treated. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007