Medical Advice on "Venereology"

What is the treatment for a swollen gland in the groin and foul-smelling urine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As you have mentioned, there may be a possibility of chlamydia or syphilis infections. However, in order to confirm the same and to undergo appropriate management o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Are painful urination, irritation in the nose, and shortness of breath symptoms of HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is unlikely that your symptoms are related to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) if you had a negative HIV test after a possible sexual exposure that occurred seven years ago. HIV tests are h...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Darshan Kanani

Can a patient with allergies contract genital herpes from his partner diagnosed with HSV2?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is a positive thing that he has disclosed. And it is now up to you. Compared to an active infection with genital sores, a quiet illness is far less contagious. Of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

What are the side effects of Ceftriaxone injection in men for gonorrhea?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you not to take any self-medications. The drugs have to be taken only after a doctor's prescription. I suggest you do a urine culture test and urine se...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

What is the treatment for a mildly itchy tongue with a light white coating?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The tongue looks fine, except it is eroded or devoid of papillae on the sides. It does not look like an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Do having rashes on the body after having unprotected intercourse with a stranger suggest an HIV infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen the attached pictures (the attachment is removed to protect the patient's identity). The rashes look like bruises in most places. The fourth-generation test is authentic and 99.9 % cor...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Are red bumps on the back and neck after unprotected sex due to an STI?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have developed tinea corporis. Nothing serious; your all investigations are normal. Please follow a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

What can I do to overcome oily face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to reply it in pointwise: Oily face is the nature of the skin. It is very difficult to cure it permanently. But, you can try the following tips. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on face. Avoid ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Can someone test positive for HSV IgG, despite having protected sex?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have used a condom, you should feel protected. Proper usage of a condom would negate the risks for most STIs (sexually transmitted infections), luckily. Amongst ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Can developing enlarged nodules, mouth ulcers, and joint pain be suggestive of HIV or syphilis after having unprotected sex with a sex worker?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It will depend on your immune status. Generally, syphilis takes to nine to 90 days to show the symptoms after contact. But in your case, you do not seem to be infected. But HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has a var...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Yeshwanth Kumar