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Can An Ear Lump Be Due To HIV Infection?

hi, i had unprotected sex with a lady one and a half years ago. since then i didn t experience any continuous or major illness. infact had tested for hiv thrice since then till date but every time report showed negative. but for the past 2-3 days i find a small lump behind my right ear. though i haven t come across any pain, uneasiness so far. but really worried to think if it can be the beginning of hiv infection. plz help out of this anxiety through ur expert suggestions asap.
posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Hematologist,  's  Response
Hi, your symptoms of ear lump is not due to hiv.so dont worry, just be relaxed. And if you tested thricd then no need to worry at all. You should consult your doctor and go for examination of that lump.it may be anythings. Then take treatment accordingly.
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Hematologist,  Dr. Hardik Sanghvi's  Response
Hi, lump behind your ear is not due to hiv. It may be sebaceous cyst or lipoma or lymphnode or anything . more over you had tested thrice so dont worry about hiv. Consult your surgeon and take treatment of your lump.
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Can An Ear Lump Be Due To HIV Infection?

Hi, your symptoms of ear lump is not due to hiv.so dont worry, just be relaxed. And if you tested thricd then no need to worry at all. You should consult your doctor and go for examination of that lump.it may be anythings. Then take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using health care magic.