Symptom 2: Night Sweats: Plasmablastic Lymphoma’s Midnight Visitor
We’ve all experienced the discomfort of waking up drenched in sweat, but consistent night sweats can be more than just a nightly annoyance. For some, this nocturnal disturbance is an indicator of Plasmablastic Lymphoma. But what’s the link?
Night sweats in PBL aren’t just the result of a warm room or heavy blankets. It’s the body’s response to internal factors. Fever, one of the hallmarks of lymphoma, can cause the body’s temperature regulation to go haywire, resulting in excessive sweating as the body tries to cool down.
But it’s not just fever at play. The lymphoma cells can release chemicals into the bloodstream, elevating the body’s core temperature. As the body heats up, it produces sweat in an effort to regulate its temperature, even if the external environment is cool. (2)
