Is Intermittent Lymph Node Swelling Common In Chronic Hiv? I’ve

Posted on Thu, 19 Dec 2019

Question: Is intermittent lymph node swelling common in chronic hiv? I’ve not been diagnosed.. I’ve had 4 negative tests within the past 15 years post possible exposure. My lymph nodes just keep going up and down. I’m afraid my tests were wrong

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. The chances of HIV infection are practically nil

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone though your query.

So after a period of 15 years and that too with 4 negative test results , i dont see any reason that you have HIV infection.
The reason for lymph node enlargement can be many depending upon the location of node and size. Mostly it is due to acute infection of the adjoining area or sometime chronic infection like tuberculosis, You need a clinical examination followed by needle test of the node to reach to a diagnosis.
Hope it helps.
Feel free to ask further

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Loveleen (1 hour later)

I’ve read that there have been a few cases of seronegative infection. I’ve had so many tests from my doctor and even an infectious disease doctor. All normal. The only thing that came back was inactive EBV.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. There is nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. The chances of seronegative infection are very remote and for that also there should be some reason to suspect it. Just on the basis of node enlargement, one cannot diagnose HIV infection.
If the node is more than 1 cm in size, then i will advise a needle test for it. Otherwise , there is nothing to worry.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng