Hiv Knee And Elbow Pain

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Are there lymph nodes near the elbows? near the knees?

Are there lymph nodes near the elbows, and if so, are they on the biceps side or triceps side? Are there lymph nodes behind the knees? Can these be swollen due to hiv infection and is it typical? I beg you......please help me.Mike...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Mike, there are indeed lymph nodes near the elbows and behind the knees. The ones near the elbows are called epitrochlear nodes and are located on the triceps side; the ones behind the knee are called popliteal nodes. Although swollen epitrochlear... Read more »

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faint elbow pain.

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