What are the Signs and Symptoms of Enteropathy-Associated Intestinal T-Cell Lymphoma?

Enteropathy-Associated Intestinal T-Cell Lymphoma (EATL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the intestines. It is often associated with celiac disease, a condition that causes inflammation in the small intestine due to a reaction to gluten. The signs and symptoms of EATL can vary widely among individuals, but there are some common ones that are often observed.

The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Enteropathy-Associated Intestinal T-Cell Lymphoma include:

• Abdominal pain: This is often one of the first symptoms of EATL. The pain can be mild to severe and is usually located in the lower abdomen.
• Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of many types of cancer, including EATL. This can be due to a decreased appetite or the body's increased energy use to fight the disease.
• Diarrhea: This can be due to the lymphoma affecting the function of the intestines. Diarrhea can be persistent and may contain blood.
• Fatigue: This is a common symptom of many types of cancer, including EATL. It can be due to the body's increased energy use to fight the disease or the effects of treatment.
• Nausea and vomiting: These symptoms can be due to the lymphoma affecting the function of the intestines or the effects of treatment.
• Bloating: This can be due to the lymphoma causing a blockage in the intestines.

Seek Care For Your Enteropathy-Associated Intestinal T-Cell Lymphoma

Seeking medical attention promptly if you are experiencing symptoms related to your EATL is of utmost importance. EATL is an aggressive cancer. Prompt initiation of treatment is essential to achieve the best possible outcomes. Delaying treatment can allow the leukemia to progress, making it more challenging to achieve remission.

Medical attention can help manage and alleviate your symptoms and side effects and allow doctors to tailor an EATL treatment plan that allows you to live as comfortably as possible. Doctors can adjust treatment as needed and provide supportive care to manage treatment-related side effects and complications. Coping with a cancer diagnosis is emotionally and psychologically challenging. You don't have to deal with side effects alone. In addition to discussing with your medical team, if you are experiencing EATL symptoms and want to know what has worked for other blood cancer patients, visit HealthTree's Side Effect Solutions tool. Here you can search for the symptoms you are experiencing and read about what's worked (and what hasn't worked) for patients just like you. 

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