艾滋病毒的淋巴结肿

艾滋病毒的第一个症状

艾滋病毒的许多症状类似于流感。此外fever和fatigue, swollen lymph nodes are commonly experienced. Treating the virus itself is the best way to ease these symptoms.

Learn why HIV can lead to swollen lymph nodes and how to reduce lymph node inflammation using a few at-home methods.

什么是淋巴结？

Lymph nodes are a part of your lymphatic system. This system plays an important role in your immune system. Lymph, a clear fluid that circulates throughout your body, is partly made of white blood cells that attack bacteria and viruses.

Lymph nodes are located in certain parts of the body, including your neck, groin, and armpits. They’re shaped like beans and measure no more than 2.5 centimeters long. Your lymph nodes are responsible for filtering lymph and producing mature immune cells.

Lymph nodes protect both your blood and immune system by:

• filtering excess proteins
• removing extra fluids
• producing antibodies
• generating specialized white blood cells
• 摆脱细菌和病毒

Swollen lymph nodes may also be the first signs of an infection, including HIV. The梅奥诊所如果淋巴结肿胀超过两到四周，建议您呼叫您的医疗保健提供者。

艾滋病毒如何影响淋巴结

细菌和病毒（包括艾滋病毒）的感染可能导致淋巴结肿胀。发生肿胀，因为感染通过淋巴液到达节点。

HIV most often affects lymph nodes around the neck as well as in the armpits and groin. Swollen lymph nodes may occur within a few days of HIV contraction. However, it’s possible not to experience any other HIV symptoms for up to several years after contracting the virus.

通常，健康的淋巴结不可见。如果有感染，它们会变得肿胀，可能看起来像豆类大小的艰难颠簸。随着感染的进展，在体内可能会膨胀更多的淋巴结。

除了淋巴结肿，艾滋病毒的非特异性症状包括：

• fever
• 腹泻
• fatigue
• 无法解释的减肥

治疗方案是什么?

治疗肿胀的淋巴结通常会归结为治疗潜在的原因。抗生素可以治疗细菌感染。与病毒感染相关的大多数肿胀需要时间愈合。然而，艾滋病毒不同于其他类型的病毒。

While symptoms may be absent for months at a time, the untreated virus is continuously present in the blood and other tissues. Swollen lymph nodes that occur as a result of HIV must be treated with antiretroviral medication.抗逆转录病毒治疗reduces symptoms and prevents transmission of HIV.

家庭护理

其他补救措施可能有助于舒缓淋巴结。例如，来自温暖的压缩以及药物的热量可以使您更舒适，减少疼痛。休息可能会减少肿胀和疼痛。

Over-the-counterpain relievers也可能有所帮助。但是，只使用这些补救措施作为互补治疗，而不是替代品。永远不要依赖这些补救措施代替艾滋病毒的规定药物。

超越治疗

艾滋病毒是一种慢性或正在进行的条件。这并不意味着肿胀的淋巴结将一直发生。艾滋病毒症状往往会根据身体中病毒水平和它引起的各种并发症而波动。

Medications for HIV help slow the rate of immune system breakdown. It’s important to stick with all prescribed medications and treatments, even if symptoms are reduced.

Untreated HIV can weaken the immune system, leaving a person at risk of other infections. Someone with HIV is most likely to experience symptoms during these periods of sickness. Healthcare providers can give more information about managing HIV.

Noticeably swollen lymph nodes could indicate that your body is fighting an infection. Even when already taking antiretroviral medication, notify a healthcare provider if lymph nodes are swollen.