Dr. Kiran Anaparthi
HIV/AIDS specialist
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a 32-year-old male. Recently, I had sex with my partner. After 20 days, I got a severe stomach infection, and I am undergoing treatment. I am responding well, but specific food causes loose stools (not sure if it is because of food). After 40 days, I started to get a slight throat infection with cold. I am scared of getting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Please suggest.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
There are many reasons for having loose stools. Even, anxiety cause increased motility, and it results in diarrhea. Coming to a sore throat, it may occur due to a viral cause. You can get tested with fourth generation test as you have already crossed 28 days and the test result will be conclusive for diagnosing HIV. You can continue your treatment. Kindly share your treatment details for further analysis.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I took Secnil forte 1 mg tablet. My frequency of loose stools has got reduced. But, occasionally, I get them again. Currently, I am taking Refaxamin 200 mg three times a day for ten days, Redotil 100 mg three times a day for five days and Gnorm one tablet two times a day for five days. After taking Gnorm and Redotil, I am experiencing throat pain. I also have hypothyroidism. I believe that my vitamin D levels are low. I have constant thinking of HIV, so I have anxiety attacks.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The transmission rate of HIV is 1 in 10000 through sexual contact. You cannot have a risk until the person is infected with HIV and has a high viral load. HIV is not an easy virus to infect. Redotil (Racecadotril) is Lactobacillus, and it may cause a mild throat pain. You have a panic anxiety attack. Do a fourth generation test for HIV. It clears everything. Do not worry.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had previously connected with you on my concern regarding an ongoing infection. I have recently observed that I have lost weight of around 1.5 kg in a month. During this period, I have been suffering from the GI (Gastrointestinal) infection which I told you in my previous message. I do not have any other symptoms. Now my stomach is coming back to normal. Do you see a concern here?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Good to hear that your gut is normal. Are you looking for an opinion about your normal gut?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Yes, I was suffering for more than a month with the gut bacterial infection which is getting to normal now. During the process I lost weight as mentioned above. Is it normal? Hope, it is not HIV.
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com.
It is not HIV infection. Due to malabsorption, there is a tendency to lose weight. You will gain in the next three months.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Are you sure that there is nothing to worry about?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, there is nothing to worry.
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