Does pain and swelling after protected sex indicate HIV?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had protective sex with a girl, but I am afraid. Since that day, I have been very anxious. Now, after around two weeks, I have swollen lymph nodes. I am not sure, but it looks slightly bigger on my neck and armpit. My right armpit was always a little bigger, but it is warm, mildly painful, and looking bigger now. But after two days, I think the armpit is improving with no pain. I am afraid because I fingered her vagina and some blood came on my hand. I cleaned it a little bit, and it was a dry kind. Then I masturbated with the same hand. I am not sure if she fingered her and then masturbated at me. If in case she has HIV infection, will I also be infected with HIV? Since I have symptoms like pain and swelling, I am afraid and anxious. There are no other symptoms.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. By your history and description, it is stress and anxiety-related symptoms. So, it's better to get an HIV test after two weeks. Once you see the negative report, you will be alright, and no need to worry about HIV infection.

I hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. I wish you good health.