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Superficial Inguinal Node Hiv

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Superficial cubital nodes

Dr., first let me thank you for the support and answers you provide us - it really helps people's lives and is wonderful.I am very confused regarding swollen lymph nodes. Where are the Superficial cubital or supratroclear lymph nodes located....
Judith Feinberg, M.D.

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Epitrochlear nodes are above the 'bump' in the bone at the top of the elbow and are on the medial side (side closest to the trunk); antecubital nodes are in the inner bend of the elbow. Swollen lymph nodes means the actual node(s) is... Read more »

inguinal lymph node

I have a 2year old daughter that has palpable inguinal lymph nodes on her right side, since birth.... Read more »

Swollen inguinal nodes after sex with a prostitute

I had protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral (I received) with a prostitute. I tested for HIV... Read more »
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Inguinal lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous
I was just wondering how big the inguinal lymph nodes should be. I may have been infected (unprotected oral without ejaculation, and he fingered my rectum and may have had pre-semen on his fingers, and I noticed slight bleeding rectally from a torn... Read more »

Swollen/Painful Nodes and No HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies
I've tested negative beyond three months, yet my groin and axilla (armpit) nodes remain swollen and tender. My exposure was high risk, and I did contract chlamydia from the exposure (treated months ago). The medic at the clinic assured me that the... Read more »

Superficial Question

Posted by Anonymous
I realize taht many will feel this question is ridiculous and superficial but, the way I look at is, just because I am hiv+ doesn't mean I have to stop caring about my looks.

So teh question is, does anyone know if there are any special precautions... Read more »

lymph nodes in groin

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hey. are the lymph nodes in the groin area palpable? i just started to "feel" my nodes to check if they were ok, and i noticed i could feel small little balls in my groin are. i think its pretty stupid those that say(if its greater than 1cm its... Read more »

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