Does Lymph Node Swelling Persist After Ars

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Persistent Swollen Lymph Nodes

Hi, Dr., I have swollen lymph nodes around my neck and my groin area for several years. Usually they appear to be 2-3 nodes on each side about the size of pea (2 cm in diameter). Sometimes if I didn't have enough sleep, I got painful nodes. I...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Swollen lymph nodes are a very nonspecific sign, and can result from many different infections or diseases.... Read more »

Lymph node swelling; Should I worry?

I have a lymph node of size 1- 1.5 cm. No other symptoms. My blood test, x-ray are all negative.... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

Lymph Nodes and ARS

I had a risky exposure recently and I am extremely worried about my lymphadenopathy.It is my... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

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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 »

LYMPH NODES

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG LYMPH NODES STAY SWOLLEN AFTER INITIAL INFECTION. I HAVE GOTTEN MANY CONFLICTING ANSWERS ON THE NET, AND FROM THE CDC HOTLINE.

THANKS

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Lymph Swelling - Need Expert

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am 11 weeks after a high risk incident with a high risk person. I've had various symptoms that concerned me all occured within 2 months of the incident. I noticed some pain in my joints and muscles over the last 3 weeks. I know most ARS... Read more »

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I READ SOMEWHERE ON THE WEB THAT IF YOU HAVE LYMPH NODES THAT ARE SWOLLEN FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS YOU SHOULD GET TESTED FOR HIV. IS THIS TRUE? HAS ANYONE ELSE READ OR HEARD ABOUT THIS? I THOUGHT LYMPH NODES AND THE REST OF THE SYPTOMS WENT AWAY... Read more »

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