Daily stomach aches and bloating can definitely be uncomfortable and worrying. With lymphoma, there are a few reasons these symptoms might be happening.
Lymphoma-related causes can include:
- Swollen lymph nodes in the abdomen pressing on nearby organs
- An enlarged spleen putting pressure on the stomach
- A buildup of Show Full Answer
Daily stomach aches and bloating can definitely be uncomfortable and worrying. With lymphoma, there are a few reasons these symptoms might be happening.
Lymphoma-related causes can include:
- Swollen lymph nodes in the abdomen pressing on nearby organs
- An enlarged spleen putting pressure on the stomach
- A buildup of fluid in the abdomen
- Lymphoma affecting the gastrointestinal tract directly Other symptoms to watch for alongside the bloating and stomach pain include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Unexpected weight loss
- Diarrhea
- Fever or night sweats
As one MyLymphomaTeam member shared, "I'm almost constantly plagued by a bloated abdomen" — so you're definitely not alone in experiencing this.
It's really important to let your doctor know about these daily symptoms as soon as possible. They may want to run some tests, like blood work or imaging, to understand what's going on. Don't wait it out — persistent daily symptoms always deserve a closer look!
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