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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes, Back And Rib Cage Pain And Weight Loss?
Question: 24 yr female , having strange symptoms i feel like my lymph nodes are swollen , my stomach can be sore under ribs left side also my left upper back and side of breast ive had a bit of weight loss about half stone over 5 months but ive had really bad anxiety and panic attacks regarding health issues , i have had loads of blood tests chest xray head mri echo ecg stress test .. All fine doctor checked my lymph nodes today and stomach said felt fine but im so scared ive got lynphoma and its all spread as im feeling itchy after bath all my joints and muclea ache whats your opinion? Would my bloods show something? Im scared something is wrong and if its not caught early
Brief Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, Yes you do seem to have quite a few problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, Yes you do seem to have quite a few problems.Before I suggest anything, can you answer these queries---
Can you tell me in Kg what your weight was 5 months back and what it is now?
And was the weight loss planned or it happened on its own?
How is your appetite?
Is there a reduced ability to perform routine tasks?
And can you send me your blood reports only? (I do not want other reports) I want to know what all was done.
And why do you feel it is lymphoma?--yes blood tests would show something if it was lymphoma.
Awaiting your response. Regards
Hi, welcome to HCM, Yes you do seem to have quite a few problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, Yes you do seem to have quite a few problems.Before I suggest anything, can you answer these queries---
Can you tell me in Kg what your weight was 5 months back and what it is now?
And was the weight loss planned or it happened on its own?
How is your appetite?
Is there a reduced ability to perform routine tasks?
And can you send me your blood reports only? (I do not want other reports) I want to know what all was done.
And why do you feel it is lymphoma?--yes blood tests would show something if it was lymphoma.
Awaiting your response. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hi thanks so much for getting back to me ! My weight was about 8 stone 9 pounds and now its 8 stone 1 ive been really stressed with anxiety aswell .. My appetites ok actually ive been ok but my muscles and joints ache aswell and im feeling itchy sometimes , also ive had verrucas on one feet tht wont go away thats why im thinking its lymphoma also i have like burning sensation over neck , pain under left rib and back.. I dont have a report but i can break down i had CBC was normal , vitamins normal iron normal thyroid normal kidney and liver normal CPR -1 do you think it could be lynphom? Thanks again for your help
Brief Answer:
Hi dear, I do not think you have lymphoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I do not think you have lymphoma. Is your B-12 and vitamin D level normal too? If not these supplements may help you along with some Omeprazole (your stomach, chest symptoms and itching can be due to acidity)
For verruccas--try whitfield ointment locally --apply and cover with bandaid. Continue for 4-6 weeks. If it is not available--try any salicilic acid cream 3% plus Benzoic acid. No, verrucca is not a sign of lymphoma. It is due to a kind of local viral infection. I think you should stop worrying. You will be fine.Take care. Regards
Hi dear, I do not think you have lymphoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I do not think you have lymphoma. Is your B-12 and vitamin D level normal too? If not these supplements may help you along with some Omeprazole (your stomach, chest symptoms and itching can be due to acidity)
For verruccas--try whitfield ointment locally --apply and cover with bandaid. Continue for 4-6 weeks. If it is not available--try any salicilic acid cream 3% plus Benzoic acid. No, verrucca is not a sign of lymphoma. It is due to a kind of local viral infection. I think you should stop worrying. You will be fine.Take care. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Ok i also had hair loss aswell and a tight feeling in throat my joints are all sore im so scared i have lynphoma and its all spreading through my body to my bones etc etc , would blood tests show lynphoma if it was spreading as i have read that it doesnt yes had those tested they were fine aswell also under arm has sharp pains im so scared if i leave it something will happen to me its sore when i swallow thats why im fearing its lymphoma aswell and because verrucas havent cleared up im concerned its because lymphoma effects immune system & just wanto to know that i dont have it so i can stop worrying . Would blood tests pick it up? Or is there any test to rule it out? I also get bloating in morning aswell. Thanks again
Brief Answer:
Hi Blood tests would pick it up when it is full blown,
Detailed Answer:
Hi, have they tested for auto immune problems? (CRP, RA, ANA).
I still feel there is no lymhoma. Blood tests would pick it up when it is full blown, but the only way to confirm 100% that there is no lymphoma at all, is to do a Bone marrow test and whole body PET scan. This will allay your anxiety. Regards
Hi Blood tests would pick it up when it is full blown,
Detailed Answer:
Hi, have they tested for auto immune problems? (CRP, RA, ANA).
I still feel there is no lymhoma. Blood tests would pick it up when it is full blown, but the only way to confirm 100% that there is no lymphoma at all, is to do a Bone marrow test and whole body PET scan. This will allay your anxiety. Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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