Symptom 5. Night Sweats: Hodgkin Lymphoma’s Midnight Alert
Waking up drenched in sweat in the middle of a cold night is both unsettling and alarming. Night sweats, especially when they are profuse and recurrent, are another symptom affiliated with Hodgkin Lymphoma.
This isn’t the sort of perspiration one experiences on a hot summer night. It’s excessive, often requiring the individual to change nightclothes or even bedding. The sheets can be soaked, and the person might feel cold and clammy.
While the exact cause of these sweats remains a topic of debate, some theories offer explanations. One suggests that the body, in an attempt to eliminate toxins or fight the disease, heats up, leading to sweating.
Yet another theory centers on the immune response. The body might be trying to elevate its temperature to create an unfavorable environment for the malignant cells. This ‘feverish’ state could result in sweating as the body attempts to cool down.
Irrespective of the cause, night sweats serve as one of those mysterious symptoms that offer a window into the body’s intricate responses and its ceaseless efforts to restore equilibrium. (5)
