Disease Hodgkin disease Non-Hodgkin lymphoma lymphedema elephantiasis filariasis
Define Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the lymph system. The first sign of Hodgkin disease is often an enlarged lymph node. The disease can spread to nearby lymph nodes. Later it may spread to the lungs, liver, or bone marrow. ( medlineplus.com) cancer that originates in your lymphatic system, In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors develop from lymphocytes ( mayoclinic) Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Lymphedema is caused by a blockage in your lymphatic system. The fluid builds up, the swelling continues. ( mayoclinic) Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by gross enlargement of an area of the body, especially the limbs. Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system, which results in the accumulation of a fluid called lymph in the affected areas. The lymphatic system helps to protect the body against infection and disease. ( WebMD) Filariasis is an infectious tropical disease caused by any one of several thread-like parasitic round worms. Obstruction of the lymph flow will cause particular areas of the body especially the legs and external genitals, to swell profoundly. (WebMD)
Symptoms -Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin
-Fever and chills
-Night sweats
-Weight loss
-Loss of appetite
-Itchy skin
( medlineplus.com) -Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin
-Abdominal pain or swelling
-Chest pain, coughing or trouble breathing
-Fatigue
-Fever
-Night sweats
-Weight loss (mayoclinic) -Swelling of part of your arm or leg or your entire arm or leg, including your fingers or toes
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