Hello, I am 26 years old and I am very worried. I have had swollen lymph nodes (or glands) behind my right ear, in my neck, and in my groin for the last 3 to 4 months. I also keep getting Candida or what looks like thrush on my tongue that is reoccurring. I have had oral sex from prostitutes in the past (that I dont do anymore) mostly protected but a couple times unprotected. I also had sex with a prostitute once and the condom broke, I immedietly pulled out and put a new condom on, that was about 5 months ago.Also, right around the time my lymph nodes swelled up I got pink eye, and a girl I was dating got it also but  she got it a couple days later and she did not see me during that time. I was tested for HIV about 3 and a half weeks ago and it was negative. I am still very frightened about possibly having an HIV infection, even though the doctors tell me I dont. I am having surgery for a hydracele in my right testicle next week that I have had for years and is starting to become painful.and I just started dating someone I am very interested in, What should I do? Can I have sex? Do I maybe have Lymphoma, I need help.please.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As per your query you have swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query that problem related to wisdom tooth in case if you have an erupting or impacted wisdom tooth and gum flap over the tooth is inflamed leading to swelling and in the area as well as swollen lymph nodes. You should consult an Oral surgeon and get evaluated and an X-ray can help in confirming the cause. The symptoms can also occur due to tonsillitis due to upper respiratory track infection or lymphadenopathy. Consult ENT specialist for this. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory or recommend tonsillectomy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,