Lymphoma is a tumor that originates from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that is an integral part of the immune system.

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Hodgkin's disease is one of the rarer varieties of cancer that affects the body's immune system. In particular, it strikes the lymph nodes. These have a key role to play helping fight off infection so when they are damaged the body becomes exposed to a range of illnesses. Usually, Hodgkin's lymphoma causes a swelling in the neck or the armpits and groin. The swelling is not painful, but it demands immediate medical intervention.

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Statistics show that this disease is most likely to appear in the early 20's or elderly people. It also appears to be a little more common in females. Scientists are unsure about the exact causes, but figures show that there is certainly a genetic element that increases risks, and it could also develop if the immune system is weakened because of another condition, or if a person has previously suffered from glandular fever.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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