Are Enlarged Lymph Nodes An Early Sign Of HIV

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Are swollen lymph nodes a CONSTANT feature in HIV/AIDS?

Please let me know whether swollen lymph nodes is a constant feature in HIV/AIDS...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Swollen lymph nodes are extremely common in HIV/AIDS. They are a sign that the body is trying to fight off infection. Usually lymph nodes are more prominent early on in HIV infection. You ask, are they a CONSTANT feature? I would have to answer... Read more »

lymph node swelling-- HIV vs non-HIV enlargement

If nodal enlargement is because of HIV, all the nodes around the body should have the same chance... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

lymph nodes.

I tested positive last year. I have had lymph nodes all over my neck for the past 6 months. I have... Read more »

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Enlarged Lymph Node

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

About 4 years ago I was sexually active with a few people, some of them being unprotected. Since then I have been totally petrified of possibly being HIV positive. Every day I feel like I have another symptom. However, I do have a huge lymph node... Read more »

Lymph Nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How common is is for your lymph nodes to become swollen durings the early symptoms of hiv? I lymph nodes have been tender and enlarged for 10 days now. Once they enlarge do they stay enlarged?
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Lymph Nodes?

Posted by SunshineSR, 3 Replies

Over the last couple months the lymph nodes on my neck have became larger, as they have many times.. I was not concerned until they started appearing behind and infront of my ears and on the back of my head, I cannot get into the HIV clinic until... Read more »

Lymph Node Swelling

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

when they talk about lymph node swelling, is it visible or what kind of pain is involved and is it in all places or just restricted to certain parts of the body?with this would you have fever or any other signs? thanks and hope to hear from someone... Read more »

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