BURKITT LYMPHOMA

Burkitt lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin B- cell lymphoma. It is the cancer of lymphatic system. It is a rapid growing tumor that can appear in different parts of body such as bone marrow, lymph nodes and other organs.

TYPES:-  the common types of burkitt lymphoma are as follows:- 

SPORADIC LYMPHOMA:– it is present in worldwide and not related with Epstein- bar virus.

IMMUNODEFICIENCY RELATED LYMPHOMA:– it is mainly found in those people who have weak immune system including HIV/AIDS.

ENDEMIC :– it is associated with infection by the Epstein bar virus (EBV).

SYMPTOMS OF BURKITT LYMPHOMA:-

1. Swelling of the lymph nodes of neck groin and armpits.
2. Fever.
3. Night sweats.
4. Loss of weight.
5. Abdominal pain.
6. Persistent fatigue.
7. Respiratory issues such as- coughing, dyspnea and chest pain.

CAUSES:-  the exact cause is unknown .but some common factors that are responsible for developing burkitt lymphoma are as follows:-

1. Epstein bar virus infection: – it is mainly occurs in African people where EBV infection is very common.
2. Those people who have weak immune system including HIV/AIDS are at higher risk of developing this disease.
3. Some chemicals and toxins, pesticides are also responsible for this lymphoma.
4. It is commonly found in children and young adults but it can also found in any age group.
5. Genetic factors also included.

INVESTIGATIONS:- 

BIOPSY:- bone marrow biopsy .

Blood tests.

IMAGING TESTS:- X-RAY, MRI, CT SCAN.

LUMBAR PUNCTURE:- for check the cancerous cells in CSF .

FLOW CYTOMETRY:-  for analyze the cancerous cells.

BURKITT LYMPHOMA HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT:-

SCROPHULARIA NODOSA:- 

1. It is indicated in lymphoma.
2. Scrofulous swellings.
3. Nodosities in the breasts.
4. Swelling of the lymph nodes.
5. Asthma in scrofulous patients.

PHOSPHORUS:- 

1. Indicated medicine for non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
2. Person is related and debilitated.
3. Palipitation of heart.
4. Shortness of breath or dysponea on least exertion.
5. Loose and offensive stools with complete exhaustion thereafter.

ARSENIC ALBUM:- 

1. Dyspnea, shortness of breath, debility and pallor are marked.
2. Profound blood changes.
3. Heart action is weak.
4. Glandular enlargement.
5. Patient is very restless and anxious.
6. Aggravation in midnight and afternoon.