Signs and symptoms
- Painless growth of the lymph nodes in the neck and underarms and, though less frequent, of the lymph nodes in the groin.
- Cough and difficulty breathing if the lymph-node growth is in the chest.
- Abdominal or back pain
- Weight loss
- Night sweats
- Unexplained, persistent fever, especially at night
- Pain in the lymph nodes after consuming alcohol (rare)