### Human:\nswollen lymph node next to adam's apple possible std or hiv? . i have been with someone for 4 months and we have had protected and unprotected sex. we have also had unprotected oral sex. i had developed a sore throat a few days ago with a swollen lymph node but the last time i went down on him was about two weeks ago. my sore throat is almost gone but not the lymph node. i also had a mild cold around that time. i was wondering if it is possible for an std to develop in the throat even if it has been a while since i've performed oral sex on him?\n\n### Assistant: you have many lymph nodes threw out your body if swollen it means you are fighting an infection of some king but i don't believe hiv or stds cause swelling lymph nodes something as simple as having a cold sore or one ready to appear may cause them to swell under the chin or neck area seek medical treatment its you bodys way of talking to you.