Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Lymph nodes play a vital role in the body’s ability to fight viruses, bacteria and other diseases.
The Saudi Ministry of Health indicated on its website that there are about 600 lymph nodes, most of which are located in the areas of the head, neck, armpits and groin.
However, there are some symptoms you should be on the lookout for as they may indicate lymphoma.
And here is the list published by the Ministry of Health of Oman, through its official account on the “Instagram” site.
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cough
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apnea
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fever
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night sweats
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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits and between the thighs
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Lose weight
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Tiredness and exhaustion
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stomach ache
the reasons
The causes of lymphoma are unclear, but there are some factors that can increase the chance of developing the disease, according to the Saudi Ministry of Health.
What are the highlights?
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genetics
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immune diseases
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Viral infection (HIV and hepatitis C)
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Bacterial infection
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Exposure to chemicals, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and solvents
Diagnosis
The doctor examines the patient’s medical history and performs a physical exam, in which he asks about his symptoms and checks the size of the tumor, temperature, softness, texture, location of the swelling, and others.
treatment
Treatment depends on the type of cancer, how fast it has spread, and the stage of diagnosis. It is important to determine the age and health of the patient and can be radiotherapy, surgery or chemotherapy.
protection
The Saudi Ministry of Health explained that the best prevention method is to raise health awareness about the disease, which helps to diagnose the condition early, then treat and try to stay away from the causes of this type of cancer, such as avoiding exposure to products. chemists and others.
