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I had sex with a menstruating woman. Can I get HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had vaginal intercourse. After a minute, I noticed she was having periods, so I left her and cleaned up. Despite wearing a condom, I found some blood on my shaft when I was cleaning up. She gave me only oral sex after I showered and got dressed. I did not give it any though... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. You are in contact with menstruation blood because you had unprotected sexual contact with a woman who is menstruating, and you were talking about this. You might have caught an infection resulting in a common col... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have protected sex with a sex worker for the first time in my life and the last one. Can I be in contact with the virus? After two weeks I have some pain under the ribs on the left and right side, and stomach pain but not every time. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If it is a protected sex then these symptoms may occur due to other reasons. The pain in the mid-abdomen is mostly due to acid peptic disorder. Do not worry as it is not due to HIV (Human mmunodeficiency Virus) infection. You... Read Full »
I had oral sex three days ago, and I had a white spot inside my bottom lip the next day. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old male. I am scared as I had oral sex three days ago, and I had this white spot inside my bottom lip the next day. I poke it on the outside of the lip, and it hurts sometimes. But it looks like a canker sore. I do not know if it does not hurt unless I touch it, and I was r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have opened the file, and white patches are clearly visible (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). They seem to be aphthous ulcers, and they can be caused mainly by folic acid deficiency, smoking, and constipation. It ... Read Full »
There is an enlarged node six months after risky exposure but HIV tests are negative. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, After my risky exposure with CSW(Community Sex Worker), day 10th HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA(Ribonucleic acid) PCR(Polymerase chain Reaction) with Taqman method and four weeks and 12 weeks CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay)test at laboratory, all are non-re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lots of tests you have undergone and all have turned negative, so you cannot label as HIV positive. If the lymph node is big enough, consult a general surgeon for FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )and histopathological examination will give clear picture about wha... Read Full »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker a few weeks ago and when I inserted my penis head into her vagina, it smelled very bad. I quickly took out my penis, it was inside for a minute or less. She was having yellow or greenish discharge but she had no clue about it. Now after 30 days, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You may have got STD (sexually transmitted disease) or HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). I suggest you get an HIV and STD test done. Till then I suggest you take the following steps: Tablet of Azithromycin 500 milligrams (antibiotic), o... Read Full »
I have been having itching and red marks on my penis head after having sexual intercourse. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my girlfriend. After that, my girlfriend also had an itching problem as same as me. My penis tip is itching and there are red marks on my penis head. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. Yes, both may be suffering from STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Maintain hygiene, wash with lukewarm water and betadine solution thoroughly at least three times a day. Apply Fucidin (Fusi... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have tiredness and headache due to tension after sex with a new partner with protection. These symptoms started immediately after the intercourse. Can the symptoms of STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) or STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) start immediately after intercourse? Can I ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Protected sex has least or zero risk exposure. The symptoms after protected sex are impossible as it is not a miracle or magic. It is because of anxiety and not due to STD (sexually transmitted disease) or STI (sexually transmitted infection) as you had protected sex. If... Read Full »
My wife had a vaginal itching after intercourse. Is this STD?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a prostitute last week. I used a condom, but I played her vagina with my hand. I came back home that night and had sex with my wife again. I also played her vagina with my hand. Next day, she had her periods and felt itchy at her vagina (I think genital herpes). So she s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be normal, but I cannot deny from STD (sexually transmitted disease), and it may be herpes and vaginitis too. Apply Betnovate-N locally up to deep in the vagina, after proper wash two times a day till required. Ciplox TZ (Ciprofloxacin, Tinidazole) two times a d... Read Full »