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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Sore Throat And Tingling In The Fingers
Question: Hello doc! I have scratchy throat, fatigue, cold feet, and tingling fingers. Should I be worried for HIV?
Brief Answer:
No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this message fully. They are not suggestive of HIV. There is NO reason to be concerned. This is suggestive of a flu.
However, always protect yourself during intercourse with condoms to avoid HIV. Keeping a single sex partner is also advisable.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if you have any further concerns.
No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this message fully. They are not suggestive of HIV. There is NO reason to be concerned. This is suggestive of a flu.
However, always protect yourself during intercourse with condoms to avoid HIV. Keeping a single sex partner is also advisable.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if you have any further concerns.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, Doc. It has been two months since my last unprotected experience. Oral and docking. Is that a red flag? No rashes or headache. Just the above and sleepiness.
Brief Answer:
it's a red flag but your symptoms are not suggestive of HIV!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
All unprotected intercourse is a red flag for sexually transmitted infections including HIV. However, your symptoms are not related to HIV.
Hope this clarifies your worries.
it's a red flag but your symptoms are not suggestive of HIV!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
All unprotected intercourse is a red flag for sexually transmitted infections including HIV. However, your symptoms are not related to HIV.
Hope this clarifies your worries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, doc. Could you please tell me the possible diagnosis? I'm planning to get a blood test to check for my WBC and platelets. My nose bled the other day. I'm so scared.
Brief Answer:
If you are scared, do an HIV test instead!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are most likely scared of HIV and not any abnormal blood tests. The best way forward is to address this directly. It's been two months since the last risky exposure and it will be more reasonable to do an HIV test than any others.
I am aware of the anxiety this raises but there is no need running away from the right things.
If you are scared, do an HIV test instead!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are most likely scared of HIV and not any abnormal blood tests. The best way forward is to address this directly. It's been two months since the last risky exposure and it will be more reasonable to do an HIV test than any others.
I am aware of the anxiety this raises but there is no need running away from the right things.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are you confident, doc, that these symptoms are nowhere near an std? Im underage and the thought of asking for an hiv test horrifies me.
Brief Answer:
They are not suggestive of HIv!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no age limit for requesting for STD testing or an HIV test. Do not feel any embarrassed. Physicians should not judge and they will not judge you. You would be so surprised at how supportive they will be.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up as need be.
They are not suggestive of HIv!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no age limit for requesting for STD testing or an HIV test. Do not feel any embarrassed. Physicians should not judge and they will not judge you. You would be so surprised at how supportive they will be.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up as need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have gone for a check-up and they did not diagnose me anything, even with a flu. Should this be something to be worried about, doc? They didn't even insist for a CBC.
Brief Answer:
No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Be calm and observe further. Unless symptoms persist or something else comes up, there is no reason to get worried.
I wish you well.
No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Be calm and observe further. Unless symptoms persist or something else comes up, there is no reason to get worried.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
May I know how these symptoms differ from HIV symptoms? I am having joint aches, but not excruciating.
Brief Answer:
HIV has no specific symptoms!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
HIV has no specific symptoms. There is no reason to be worried as no one symptom can unlock the diagnosis of HIV. We usually make this call after reviewing exposure and risk and at what time your symptoms start. In your case, the timeline isn't that typical. Furthermore, your mindset is more worried than the actual symptoms you report. Calm down and do not get drained over by this.
The best way to have objective evidence to settle your mindset is to do an HIV test. Ask your doctor that you need this test and it will be done. Don't be shy for any reasons.
I wish you well.
HIV has no specific symptoms!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
HIV has no specific symptoms. There is no reason to be worried as no one symptom can unlock the diagnosis of HIV. We usually make this call after reviewing exposure and risk and at what time your symptoms start. In your case, the timeline isn't that typical. Furthermore, your mindset is more worried than the actual symptoms you report. Calm down and do not get drained over by this.
The best way to have objective evidence to settle your mindset is to do an HIV test. Ask your doctor that you need this test and it will be done. Don't be shy for any reasons.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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