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I have swollen testicles after a condom broke. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex with a sex worker a week ago, we used a condom but it broke, twice. The first time I felt it and immediately pulled out, the second time I did not notice when it broke but the worker said that she noticed and so she pulled my penis out. Then we stopped the sexual act after tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Testicle swelling has a lot of causes such as tight-fitting undergarments, an unknown injury that might not be noticed, and driving a bike or car for a long time. So go to a general surgeon to consult the part of ... Read Full »
I had a negative HIV test post-sex. Do I need to retest?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex 2.5 months ago, and after one month, I had a fever and cold. I had undergone an anti-HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test at 40 and 65 days, and both were negative. The red blood cell count is high in my CBC (CompleteBlood Count) report. After two months, I had... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are negative, meaning you do not have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). There is no solution to decrease the count. No need for further tests for HIV. I sugget you go for a blood test to rule ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Three weeks ago, I had a sexual encounter with a sex worker. I had protective vaginal sex with a condom, and she performed unprotected oral on me. After five days had headaches, and after seven days had a bad gum infection which is going off with antibiotics. I do have chronic gum proble... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As the window period starts on the third week, it can not be HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). You already had gingivitis which may cause some symptoms, and declined winter add the symptoms. Consult with your specialist and take the treatments... Read Full »
Can HIV spread through kissing?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female in my 20s. I have been having obsessive worries, so please do not judge my rather paranoid concerns, since I cannot get them off my mind. A week ago, during a night out, I received a kiss on the cheek by a male stranger, and also gave him a kiss on his cheek. Initially, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned, there were no cuts in his and your lip, then 80 % problem is solved. Touch and light kiss do not transfer HIV. Saliva is their least chance of transmission, which is not known or does not have a reported case though. So, this is just a quick res... Read Full »