Is Kidney Swelling A Symptom Of Hiv

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HIV and Kidney Disease

Why Should People With HIV Care About Kidney Disease? HIV disease can cause kidney failure due to HIV infection of kidney cells. This is known as HIV-Associated Nephropathy or HIVAN. Other causes of kidney disease include diabetes and high blood pressure. These problems, especially HIVAN, are much more common in African-Americans. Taking some medications used to treat HIV infections or related health issues can also cause kidney disease. Kidney...

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Lymph node swelling with various symptoms

For 3 weeks now I have had very swollen lymph nodes in my neck and head, all blood tests reveal nothing, my doctor is concerned because he says it must be a virus but does not know which one. I am getting more severe migraines than before (had them...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

Hi AndrewIt sounds like you've been having a rough time with these disabling symptoms. I'm no expert on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but many of the symptoms you are describing might be suggestive of CFS. You didn't mention if you... Read more »

HIV+, Will my lymph node swelling go down if I don't take HIV drugs?

I was recently diagnosed HIV+ (from a recent infection), and I'm experiencing acute HIV infection symptoms. Part of the symptoms are substantial swelling of lymph nodes in my neck which are obvious. I looked but didn't see this addressed...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Enlarged lymph nodes are VERY common in HIV disease. The lymph nodes are trying to fight off the HIV infection. Different patients' bodies deal with lymph nodes in different ways. In some patients, lymph nodes do indeed go down in time. In... Read more »

Generalised lymph nodes swelling

Dear Doc,I am really worried about being HIV infected.I have had a possible one time exposure 7 years back and have had tender nodes(not swollen at all) in neck and armpit.They come simultaneosuly.Like one comes and the other one disappears.And more...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I wish I could help but you answered your own question. The only way to be sure is to get tested. That's what you should do. Good luck, Jacques... Read more »

HIV and Swelling

I am taking Viracept, AZT and 3TC. Whenever I take Advil, or Tylenol with codeine for menstrual cramps, my whole face swells up like a balloon. I have been on HIV drugs for 2 years and it has only affected me now when I take these other drugs. Am I...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

Some people have allergic responses to ibuprophen, the active ingredient of advil and motrin. This could lead to facial swelling. Often, they will have cross reactions with aspirin and with the family of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such... Read more »

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eyelids swelling joint pain thrush on lips

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

can anyone tell me is this related to hiv infection? Read more »

HIV symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello,

About mid February, I noticed was slight swelling of the glands in the upper part of the neck. The glands continue to be slightly swollen.
About mid March, my tongue was slightly swollen too. The symptoms of a swollen tongue are that the... Read more »

Duration of Acute HIV symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello: Generally, if I had a sore throat 3 weeks ago and now my nodes are slightly swollen in my neck and armpits, but never any rash or fever or oral signs, what is the risk of my having acute HIV infection? (Oral sex, no ejaculation, protected... Read more »

symptoms, hiv not from females

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have symptoms for some time, swollen gland, cough, sweats, itchy skin, headaches, tired. Went to my doctor who asked me if I was homosexual, I am not, and he said I don't need any hiv test, that I will not get it from females, I live in Seattle. ... Read more »

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