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Question: Daily chronic sore throat for over 13 years. Had intravenous cat scan of throat done . Also had esophagus and stomach biopsy. Negative results. No other health issues during that time. Is this HIV
Brief Answer:
Not HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I an Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Chronic sore throat is not a sign of HIV.it is not related to HIV.
If it was HIV by now you would have had many other Manifestation which has not happened.so allay fears about HIV.
Consult an ent specialist for thorough ent examination.It may be allergies or other causes.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Not HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I an Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Chronic sore throat is not a sign of HIV.it is not related to HIV.
If it was HIV by now you would have had many other Manifestation which has not happened.so allay fears about HIV.
Consult an ent specialist for thorough ent examination.It may be allergies or other causes.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Doc. Not to question your experience but I have seen chronic sore throat is associated with Hiv due to thrush or herpes. Can you explain. Also What test should I have ent. Do? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
unlikely thrush or herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Herpes and candida also unlikely as biopsy as not given any results .And they would have other manifestation by now.
Gastro esophageal reflux or allergies have to be ruled out.
You can go for laryngoscopy.you can also go for HIV testing if in doubt.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
unlikely thrush or herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Herpes and candida also unlikely as biopsy as not given any results .And they would have other manifestation by now.
Gastro esophageal reflux or allergies have to be ruled out.
You can go for laryngoscopy.you can also go for HIV testing if in doubt.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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