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How Do I Know If Lymph Nodes Are Swollen
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How do you know what is a swollen lymph node?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I have read many people saying that they have swollen lymph node. How can someone know they have a swollen lymph node in the neck or groin, for example? How does it feel. Can it actually hurt sometimes even without feeling it or touching it?. Ok....
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Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
How do you know your Lymph nodes are swollen in your neck, armpit, and groin? Are the swollen nodes visable to the eye or do you have to feel for them? Will swollen nodes in the neck make your neck stiff without having a sore throat or difficulty...
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What are swollen lymph nodes?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
What are exactly swollen lymph nodes? How do they feel? Please I need the info (preferably from someone who has gone through it) Thanks in advance, and God bless you Read more » Does HIV always cause swollen lymph nodes?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Even if you do not have any other symptoms will swollen gland always appear in the first few weeks of infection?
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swollen lymph nodes
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When you say swollen lymph nodes, does it mean that it is usually swollen throughout the entire time you experience ARS or it does not follow, I know a lot of people experience the symptoms differently, I guess want to know what usually happensRead more »
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question on swollen lymph nodesI understand the swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, and groin are common symptoms of an HIV infection along with other infections as well. My question is with HIV positive individuals, is it most common to have swollen nodes in all of those...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
The answer is: any of the above. There is no one pattern of lymph node swelling that is associated with HIV-- one or more nodes can be involved in the same or different areas of the body....
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swollen lymph nodes... - BBhi, may i know what is a swollen lymph nodes?? where's that located, is there a picture on that? and when does that will happen after the exposure.Thank you, and hope for your kind answer. ...
Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.
Cornell University, Weill Medical College
Lymph nodes are involved in the immune system and are located throughout the body, notably in the groin, armpits and neck. Many things can cause them to become swollen, but infections are probably the primary reason. When swollen, they may feel like...
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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...
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Swollen Lymph nodes in the groin, expert advice ASAP PLEASE!My fiance has swollen lymph nodes on both sides of his groin. They started off the size of a bean about a month to two months ago and enlarged ever since, he's been to about 10 doctors and none of them know what it is. He also has an enlarged...
Response from Brian Conway, M.D.
University of British Columbia
Well, perhaps part of your question relates to the possibility of HIV (since you are asking on this site). The best thing with respect to this is to have an HIV test done. If this is negative and there is no risk of HIV having been transmitted over...
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