Are White Bumps A Sign Of AIDS

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When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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Tiny white bumps on penis

My question may be twofold. I noticed about 6 weeks ago, underneath my penis(bottom side) three tiny white bumbs. they are rectangular in shape, but very small. In ordert to get a good view of them I have to stretch my skin. They are a little...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

1) It is difficult to tell from your description to what the bumps on your penis are related. Even if your description were more detailed, you should receive diagnoses of conditions from a doctor, in person. If you would like to get an idea of what... Read more »

White patches on back of throat! Help!

Hello to you. My ? is why do i have white patches on very back of throat and red bumps on the thing on the roof of my mouth that looks like a punching bag? Have been tested for aids, and was negative, but that was more than a year ago. While...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

If all your HIV tests are negative, then most likely you do not have HIV. Have you had a throat culture performed?? White patches can often be a sign of thrush (a fungal infection). Could you have a sexually transmitted infection? Have you had oral... Read more »

fat on upper back but no signs of buffalo bump

I have been on treatment for 3 years. Orginally i was on Atripla but couldn't stand the side effects. On Feb 2011 i changed to viramune and truvada...do any of the medications cause changes in body fat? I feel my upper back is expanding at an...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.None of your current medications are thought to be suspects in lipodystrophy.Nevertheless, your concerns and symptoms would be worth a discussion with your health care provider.Best of luck,BY... Read more »

painless white bumps

I have had small painless white bumps on my soft palatefor about 2 months. They came at the same time I hada sore throat. The sore throat went away but the bumps stayed although there are less of them. I also have bigger painless smooth white...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

As much as I would like to help, without having the ability to see these painless white bumps that you have described in this question, there is not much I can do. I suggest that you visit a dentist who has experience in oral medicine or oral... Read more »

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Bumps

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have these red and white bumps on my arm and biceps, is this a symptom of HIV ? Read more »

Bumps in mouth

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How long after an exposure to HIV would one get those white spots in mouth and what are they?Are they puss filled or just spots ? I may have had an exposure to the virus in March and have now noticed a few tiny swollen little bumps in my mouth... Read more »

white bumps on tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

now i have these little white things all around the back of my tongue!!!man i'm scared !!!
thursday will be around the 25 day mark should i wait and go in for an confidential test or go see a dr now?

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Mouth & Oesophagus Candidiasis - Signs & Symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

FREAKING OUT AGAIN! Please, people, does anybody know how to tell normal white tongue from candidiasis?????

Also, does anybody know the symptoms of GULLET (OESOPHAGUS) CANDIDIASIS? Is it simply a "lump" in the throat kind of feeling? I have a feeling... Read more »

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