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Question: hi I am assuming this doesn't have anything to do with an STD/STI but just wanted your opinion on it. I did have a baby 18 months ago and did have hemroid problems during pregnancy and after delivery. I did have unprotected sex 2 weeks ago and went for texting a week after and haven't herd back assuming all the ones they tested me for came back negative but I don't think they tested for genital herpes. when can you get tested for that in blood for right results. thanks
attached photo is my anus with the weird lump/bump.
attached photo is my anus with the weird lump/bump.
Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!This is not a genital herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
I have seen carefully the attached picture and based on my experience I think this is not a genital herpes but most probably could be an external hemorrhoid problems (look like a swollen vein).
In some cases patients can also present with external swelling, a bulge that is painful and they can feel that.
External hemorrhoids are located under the skin around the anus as you have.
Usually pregnant women are also more susceptible to hemorrhoid problems because of the weight of carrying the baby and also from giving birth.
Related your question, you can get a test for genital herpes (HSV 2 IgG) as soon as you have signs or symptoms.
But the challenge here is that the time it takes for IgG antibodies to reach detectable levels can vary from person to person and for the most accurate test result, it is recommended to wait 12 – 16 weeks from the last possible date of exposure before getting an accurate, type-specific blood test in order to allow enough time for antibodies to reach detectable levels.
But usually I diagnose genital herpes by looking some blisters at the affected skin and will want to confirm this by taking a swab of fluid from the infected area.
Furthermore in your case you shouldn't worry because I think is not a genital herpes and I assume that they have done this test as a part of STD.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Please don't worry!This is not a genital herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
I have seen carefully the attached picture and based on my experience I think this is not a genital herpes but most probably could be an external hemorrhoid problems (look like a swollen vein).
In some cases patients can also present with external swelling, a bulge that is painful and they can feel that.
External hemorrhoids are located under the skin around the anus as you have.
Usually pregnant women are also more susceptible to hemorrhoid problems because of the weight of carrying the baby and also from giving birth.
Related your question, you can get a test for genital herpes (HSV 2 IgG) as soon as you have signs or symptoms.
But the challenge here is that the time it takes for IgG antibodies to reach detectable levels can vary from person to person and for the most accurate test result, it is recommended to wait 12 – 16 weeks from the last possible date of exposure before getting an accurate, type-specific blood test in order to allow enough time for antibodies to reach detectable levels.
But usually I diagnose genital herpes by looking some blisters at the affected skin and will want to confirm this by taking a swab of fluid from the infected area.
Furthermore in your case you shouldn't worry because I think is not a genital herpes and I assume that they have done this test as a part of STD.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thank you. it's been 2 weeks since I had unprotected contact no symptoms or out breaks but I want to be sure that I don't contract to someone else is all.
Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.
Related your concern you shouldn't worry because as I said above I think this is not a genital herpes but most probably could be an external hemorrhoid problems.
So, based on this I suggest to meet a proctologist to define better the diagnosis and to take a treatment.
But just to be more confident you should wait the final results of STI tests that you have done.
I hope my answer helps you.
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.
Related your concern you shouldn't worry because as I said above I think this is not a genital herpes but most probably could be an external hemorrhoid problems.
So, based on this I suggest to meet a proctologist to define better the diagnosis and to take a treatment.
But just to be more confident you should wait the final results of STI tests that you have done.
I hope my answer helps you.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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