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Can a negative HIV test after past unprotected sex affect my future?
Query: Hello doctor,I have engaged in unprotected sex with two girls, including my girlfriend and friends. After six months, I took an HIV screening test, and it came back negative. However, I am getting married next month, and I am confused about how this will affect my future life, my wife, and the next ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Having sex with multiple partners not only puts you at risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) but also other sexually transmitted infections. If you had unprotected sex with a partner of unknown HIV status and you have tested HIV negative after three months of exposu... Read Full »
How can I best support my friend recently diagnosed with syphilis?
Query: Hi doctor, How can I help my friend who was recently diagnosed with the sexually transmitted illness syphilis? I want to offer expert assistance and emotional support during this difficult time, so I would like to learn more about the illness and the treatments currently available. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide you with general information about syphilis and how you can support your friend during this challenging time. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallid... Read Full »
Is syphilis treatable, and are there preventive measures?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and highly sexually active. I am worried about getting some kind of sexually transmitted infection, specifically syphilis. Is this condition treatable? I have heard people die from it. What is syphilis and how does it spread? Are there vaccines for it like the HPV... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is good that you are taking your sexual health seriously and asking questions about STIs (sexually transmitted infections) like syphilis. Syphilis is caused by bacteria and can be treated, especially if caught early. It spreads through dir... Read Full »
I have been having brownish discharge after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been bleeding brown blood for nearly two weeks, it is light and looks a mucus in some regions. It is not like a regular period as I have not had any cramps like I usually get. I last had unprotected sex over a week ago. I am quite concerned. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is important to seek medical attention for any abnormal bleeding. Brownish mucus blood could potentially indicate several things, such as an infection, hormonal imbalance, or even early pregnancy. It is important to rule out any serious un... Read Full »
My STI tests came negative except for HSV IgG. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Two months back, I had protected oral sex using a condom and also indulged in some open-mouth kissing and breast sucking. A few days later, I started having a little heaviness in my penis after urinating. Out of anxiety, I did sexually transmitted infection (STI) panel tests after one m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have used a condom, you should feel protected. Proper usage of a condom would negate the risks for most STIs (sexually transmitted infections), luckily. Amongst STI panel tests, except for HIV (human immunodefici... Read Full »
My HBsAg is positive. Will I transmit hepatitis B to my partner?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male, and I want to ask few questions regarding my condition. I am a dental student. When I was in the ninth standard, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B. The doctor performed many tests, like PCR (negative), HBsAg (positive), HBeAg (negative), and ALT (normal). I have he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, vertical transmission and sexual transmission of hepatitis B virus are possible. Vertical transmission usually occurs due to close contact of father's body fluids with a newborn child. So, avoiding close contacts will help. In precautions, vaccination for the sp... Read Full »
Why do I get a lump on my penis, rashes, and fever after sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a lump on my penis, accompanied by rashes on the folds of my arms and buttocks, three weeks ago. I remember having a slight fever and sweating in my groin area. I cannot recall if I had night sweats as well. I feared it was syphilis because I had unprotected sex before then. I start... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for reaching out to iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry, I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria, fungi, or viral infection. You can do a urine culture for an MC... Read Full »
I have burning feet, warm palm and penis after treating STD. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 29 years old, and I have burning sensation underneath my feet since last year, after treating an STD. It was occurring mostly at nights, but these days it appears to be there from morning till night. Then I had a series of a sore throat last year, for which I was treated with antib... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have given a history of STD treated, What type of STD it is? If it is syphilis, is it cured completely? If it is not healed completely may lead to a complication called tabes dorsalis. When syphilis is untreated, the bacteria damage the spinal cord and peripheral... Read Full »
How to avoid itching on my penis after sexual intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I had vaginal sexual intercourse two weeks ago. A week later I experienced some on and off itching sensation on the glans of the penis and have been experiencing a mild burning sensation and feeling tender on the glans in the last few days. Yesterday I noticed a tiny red spot on the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Yes, you may be suffering from a sexually transmitted disease. And your picture says (attachment removed to protect patient identity) there is an infection, and I presume that you had unprotected sex. Cold can be of... Read Full »
What are HPV warts and how to get rid of them?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex for the first time last year, and since then I have had warts on my penis. Upon consulting a doctor, I was told that they are HPV warts, and even after treatment, the wart has completely disappeared but it is recurring sometimes in the form of an ulcer inside the penis. Add... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have recurrent warts. I would have appreciated it if you sent a photo, so I can see that you improved following the prescription but a few symptoms are still persistent. So I would like you to repeat the... Read Full »