Medical Advice on "HIV/AIDS specialist"

Why do I have tingling scrotum and frequent urination after unprotected sex?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. I do not think that the tests for gonorrhea or chlamydia would have been affected due to a higher volume of urine or oral antibiotics as the urine test relies on the detection of the nucleic ac...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

HIV RNA was negative on 21st day? Can it be positive later?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Though the photo is not clear, I can make out slight redness on the glans. It may be due to irritation or fungal infection. Do not over clean ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I am at the risk of HIV AIDS. Please help.

Hi,  Welcome to icliniq.com. Based upon your history, my answer to your questions: 1. Are My Symptoms Related to ARS? Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS) typically begins 7-14 days after the exposure to a HIV positive patient, and may last for u...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sidharth Sonthalia

Is there a chance of HIV transmission after open mouth kissing or hand masturbation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. There is no risk of HIV transmission from the open mouth or deep kissing or skin to skin contact as in a handjob. They do not qualify as a risk for HIV transmission. Hence there is no need ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

What causes black tongue and a purple patch on the skin after oral sex?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, as per the history of 10 days contact, you will not possibly have HIV related symptoms. Second, the rash appears to be localized and not related to HIV or contact, it indicates local allergic reaction (attachment ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

I had protected sex with two female partners. Am I infected with HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers to your queries are as follows: If you had sex with a latex condom, used properly, separate for each act, separate for both the partners and it did not break or slip, then it was a protected act. It not onl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

Suffering from constant clearing of mucus. Is this related to HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are not specific and they do not suggest HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It may be due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or gastritis as it is responding to Pantodac (Pantoprazole). Avoid ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

My butt hurts after anal sex. I am not even able to sit. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There might be a small tear in the anal region, which is commonly called as an anal fissure. Even a small fissure can be really painful as it causes a spasm of the anal opening. It heals slowly, as it gets irritated r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva

I am afraid about the vaginal fluid contact by hand inspite of using condom during sex. Am I safe?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A condom is much safer (about 80 %) compared to unprotected sex. So you are safer to that extent even if she would be HIV positive. But then, as you guessed right, condoms may not protect you from every infection or i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Poosha Darbha

Is western blot test accurate and reliable to detect HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Western blot is highly sensitive and specific test, which is run after a repeatedly reactive ELISA or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) rapid test. Western blot test is not used as a diagnostic test in the absence of ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ravinder Kaur Sachdeva