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Enlarged Spleen Acute Hiv Syndrome
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Enlarged spleenin a 44 yr. old, HIV infection for 18 years at least. Stable CD4 (400 - 500), occassional viral load blip (250 to 8,000) over the past year. Always UD the next time measured. Meds: d4T, 3TC, Inverase, Ritonavir (for the last 3 years). Other...
Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
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Thank you for your question. A moderately enlarge spleen is a relatively common (and essentially normal) finding in persons with HIV infection. The characteristics of your spleen on CT scan are consistent with this idea. HIV medications don't...
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Enlarged spleenDear Dr Henry,I am a 50 year old, HIV + (1991) male. My spleen has been enlarged for the past 6... Read more »extremely enlarged spleen, any treatments?Dr. Young,My very best friend is positive, and is now considered to have full blown AIDS. He was... Read more »
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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Is an enlarged spleen a sign of hiv? On and off i have been having a sort of dull pain in the upper left portion of my stomach, under my ribs. What can this mean? Please respond Read more » Enlarged spleen
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Anyone ever hear of an enlarged spleen with someone who is infected?Read more » enlarged spleen
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How common is it to have an enlarged spleen approximately 6 weeks after possible exposure. My exposure was protected sex/giving unprotected oral sex with upper class prostitute about 9 weeks ago. My symptoms were the following starting six days...
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Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
does anybody know if hte spleen would enlarge and hurt during initial infection. I just remembered that at the time my glands started to swell my spleen hurt for about a week also. Man am i scared now!!!!!Read more »
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