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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes?

My partner started ARV s in october, he head stuffy nose for allmost a month, after that he developed swollen glands on his neck, at the clinic they suspected TB, but all the test came out negative for TB, but the the neck is still swollen after they gave him antibiotics.......now after started ARV he developed tummy problems, he allways have painfull cramps after food, and the stomuch becomes full and he no longer pass well the stoles, and recently his feet are? swelling, what can be the problem
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi, you didn't mention your partner's age and sex; However, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of this lymphadenopathy in a person taking ARV, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic inflammatory but simple conditions like dandruff, ear/nose/throat infection, common cold etc. or due to drug reactions!

2.     The second possibility is of tuberculosis or chronic viral infection. these are potentially curable conditions! could be EBV/CMV infections also!

3.     The last possibility is of malignancy like lymphoma /Lymphoproliferative disorder or metastatic cancer from ANY ORGAN!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC test from the lymph node for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your partner good health.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Hi, you didn t mention your partner s age and sex; However, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of this lymphadenopathy in a person taking ARV, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic inflammatory but simple conditions like dandruff, ear/nose/throat infection, common cold etc. or due to drug reactions! 2. The second possibility is of tuberculosis or chronic viral infection. these are potentially curable conditions! could be EBV/CMV infections also! 3. The last possibility is of malignancy like lymphoma /Lymphoproliferative disorder or metastatic cancer from ANY ORGAN! I suggest you to go for an FNAC test from the lymph node for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your partner good health.