10 Signs of Lymphoma

8. Pain

The lymph node swellings caused by lymphomas are not normally painful. All the same, the disease can still cause considerable pain and discomfort. Swollen lymph nodes as a result of infection are usually the source of pain in themselves. However, the painless swelling of a malignant lymph node causes discomfort by pressing on the soft tissues surrounding it. This kind of pain most commonly reaches the abdomen and lower back. In advanced cases of lymphoma, the areas under pressure can extend down to the bone. This typically causes a great deal of pain for most patients.