Can a minor genital cut increase the risk of HIV transmission?
Hello doctor,
I had a massage with a 'happy ending' about a year ago. There was no penetration, only a hand job involved. I cannot confirm whether the masseuse had any cuts or active bleeding on her palms during the massage. Similarly, I am uncertain if I had a minor cut on my genitals from shaving, although it's unlikely that there was an open wound.
I am concerned that if there was a cut, it might have opened up while receiving the hand job. These worries have led me to consider the risk of HIV contamination.
Could you please advise me on whether I am at risk in this situation? Kindly help.
Thank you.
06 May 2024 - 1 min read
Why do I feel foggy, along with having hazy vision and pain across my head and behind the ears?
Hi doctor,
I hit the back of my head against the wall 48 hours back. I did not feel dazed or lose consciousness and felt fine with minimal headache. Since yesterday I started feeling foggy, eyes hazy, headache across the top of the head and behind ears. Clears with the tablet Tylenol. After sleeping overnight, I feel fine, but the symptoms reappeared today around noon. Is it a concussion?
I have a past history of concussions around two years ago. I am taking the tablet Omeprazole, vitamin D supplements, multi-vitamin injection, using Estradiol patch, and probiotics.
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Should I be worried about STDs, after two negative tests?
Hi doctor,
How accurate is an STD test after a year time frame? The last time I had intercourse for two and half years, I got tested after three months, and the results came back negative. Then I tried again after a year, and it came out negative. Should I be worried? Or I do not need to take the stress. Please suggest.
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to cure H. pylori infection infection when I am allergic to Clarithromycin?
Hello doctor,
I am experiencing symptoms such as belching, indigestion, nausea, excessive gas, and vomiting, which are caused by an H. pylori infection. I have a severe allergy to Clarithromycin and other medications, except for the following ones: Famotidine, Amoxicillin, and Norflox-TZ. Can I take these medications to cure the infection? If so, what should be the dosage? Please provide assistance.
Thank you.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can intermittent diarrhea with abdominal pain be due to IBS?
Hello doctor,
I am a 25-year-old female with symptoms of intermittent diarrhea associated with crampy abdominal pain relieved by defecation. I noticed that diarrhea started maybe around four years ago. At first, the abdominal pain will usually occur after food intake (I could not find a particular pattern or food trigger). The stool was usually watery with some small formed pieces and 2 to 3 episodes of blood. However, diarrhea has become more persistent and occurs more often, even with food that does not usually cause diarrhea. I also noted some blood in the stool 2 to 3 times. My regular bowel movements before this are not regular. I usually defecate 2 to 3 times a week. Currently, I am on the medication Althea (Hibiscus) for PCOS. I have a family history of colon cancer (grandmother), lung cancer (uncle on my mother's side), and hypertension (mother and grandfather).
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
