6. Neurological Nuances: MALT Lymphoma’s Undercover Effects on the Nervous System
Our nervous system, a complex web of communications, can sometimes be infiltrated by MALT lymphoma. One of the tell-tale signs can be persistent, unexplained headaches. While everyone might have a headache now and then, a pattern of constant, throbbing pain, especially if it’s unresponsive to common pain-relievers, can be concerning.
Often, these headaches might be accompanied by bouts of dizziness or vertigo. Patients might describe a sensation of the world spinning around them or feeling off-balance, even when stationary. These aren’t the sporadic dizzy spells one might experience after standing up too quickly; these are consistent, disorienting episodes that might even affect daily functioning.
Further, one might experience numbness or tingling in certain parts of the body. It’s easy to dismiss these sensations as having “slept wrong” or temporary nerve pinches. However, when these sensations linger or are recurrent, it could be indicative of MALT lymphoma’s effect on the nervous system.(6)
