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Can STD spread through oral sex?
Query: Hi doctor, Four days ago, I had oral sex with a lady, who I already know. Though no intercourse happened, I am worried about STDs. Please suggest if I have to undergo any test. I am very tensed for this and I want to clear my mind. I do not have any problem except stress. Also, please explain where ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral sex does not cause HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) to the recipient. It may cause genital herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and warts if these infections are present in the partner. Your doctor may advise you to get HSV 1 and 2 (herpes simplex virus) an... Read Full »
I have painful wound with itching in penis after sex. Is it gonorrhea?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 36 years old, male. I am traveling and had sex two weeks ago without condom. After two days, I felt itching and pain while peeing. Now, two weeks later, I have white painful wound on my penis. I visited a doctor yesterday and received an injection and two pills antibiotics. He said ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed ulcers after two weeks. Usually, in gonorrhea you will have painful white discharge from penis. In syphilis, ulcer will develop after 10 to 14 days, painless single, button like ulcer. Painful genital ulcers in this case are may be herpes simplex, ... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing burning in my penis with whitish discharge after unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some burning sensation in my penis with some whitish discharge that comes out three to four times an hour. I started to have this after practicing unprotected sex. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can occur due to gonorrhea. It is highly transmittable and needs urgent treatment. As it is caused by bacteria, it is cured by taking antibiotics. Due to the escalation of antibiotic resistance, the choice of different antibiotics has been narrowed over these years. Cu... Read Full »
What are the tests used to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know about the tests to check for sexually transmitted disease or not? What kind of test should I go through, a blood test or urine test? Please state the procedure in the description. Read Full »
Dr. Shrivastav Rajeev Chandrashekhar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chlamydia and gonorrhea and other STD (Sexually transmitted disease) such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), syphilis, HPV (human papillomavirus), and hepatitis occur when: You are a sexually active girl or woman under age 25. You are a man who has sex with men. When... Read Full »
I am worried about HIV or other STDs after unprotected sex. What can I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who had unprotected sex yesterday. I was drunk, but now, I am worried about HIV or any STDs for that matter. I do not have medical access for the next three months, as I am on a ship. If I express my apprehensions, it may cost me my job. I do have Lamivudine and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We do not know the HIV status (human immunodeficiency virus) of the person with whom you had sex and also your baseline HIV status, the other thing you mentioned that you do not have medical access for next three months. Considering the availability of only Lamivudin... Read Full »
Can Levaquin be used for gonorrhea?
Query: Hi doctor, I did IgG test for HSV-1 and HSV-2 after four months of possible exposure, which was negative. Is it conclusive? Is there any need to do IgM test? If IgG is negative, can I consider that I am not infected? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The time required for IgG (immunoglobulin G) antibodies to develop after the exposure to HSV (herpes simplex virus) is usually 21 to 42 days. A negative HSV IgG means that you have probably not been exposed to HSV. HSV IgM (immunoglobulin M) will tell whether yo... Read Full »
Can a child be a victim for sexual abuse?
Query: Hello doctor, Would a 4-year old child, who is diagnosed with gastroenteritis, show severe inflammation from rectum all the way up to the tail end of the colon? He was diagnosed based on vomiting and diarrhea. His vomit and diarrhea were of the consistency of thick peanut butter and both looked ide... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really very unfortunate that you are dealing with this problem. For gastroenteritis to cause such a massive inflammation of colon there should be some associated symptoms like fever or pain in abdomen. Gastroenteritis should have persisted for a longer period of ... Read Full »
I had unprotected oral sex. Am I in a danger of HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, How risky is unprotected oral sex? I received an oral sex from a commercial sex worker for about 10 seconds. I do not have any cut or sore on my penis and I do not know about the HIV status of that girl? Am I in a danger of receiving HIV? I feel slight muscle pain in my forearms. Are t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are not at risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) from receiving oral sex. Again, muscle pain may be due to some other causes, not a sign of STD (sexually transmitted disease). Read Full »
I have a red lump on my thigh near the anus. Can I be infected with HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a CSW last night. I only had a receiving unprotected sex for one to two minutes. We did not use any protection. We did not do anything other than that. I did not ejaculate in her mouth. I do not know about her HIV status. I am scared if there are any concerns about HIV o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red sore is just a skin crack. I suggest you use triple antibiotic Neosporin (Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B) ointment twice daily. Unprotected sex is never safe though oral sex is still safer as compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex. Nevertheless... Read Full »
Please assess my risk of being HIV-infected.
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday, I went to a massage parlor for a B2B massage. Once the massage was done, the therapist gave me a hand-job, and during the process, I also touched her vagina with my fingers. We did not have any vaginal or anal sex activity during this time. But my concern is, since I do not kno... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The kind of sexual activity that you described is not associated with any kind of risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency syndrome) since you were not exposed directly to her bloodstream. Although it would be difficult t... Read Full »