Early Detection: 10 Warning Signs of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

2. Abdominal Symptoms

If the non-Hodgkin lymphoma starts in the spleen or the liver, this organ may become enlarged. As the size of the tumor increases, fluid may also start building up, and the abdomen may become swollen and tender.

The more the tumor grows, the more pressure is put on the surrounding structures, such as the stomach. This can cause abdominal pain, nausea, decreased appetite, and early satiety or feeling full or heavy after eating only a small meal. Increasing the pressure on the intestines may lead to decreased bowel movements, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Sometimes, this pressure causes the intestine to tear.