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I have been experiencing inflammation in my genital area, and dry skin after masturbation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed inflammation in my genital area, which I just noticed today. I masturbated the day before and have been experiencing dry skin in that area recently. I am concerned that this might be herpes. I will attach a picture for your reference; one of the pictures was taken at hom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed the pictures you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), it appears to be genital wart (verrucae) with penile melanosis. I suggest you follow the below mentioned instruction... Read Full »
Can excessive masturbation and sex cause pimple in my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male, who is in good health. So, here is the story. It first started two weeks ago. My girlfriend thought it would be fun to remove my pubic hair one night. She started the waxing process, but after the first removal strips had been off, I decided I was never going t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. First of all, I would like to tell you that you only have small bumps over the shaft of the penis. There is no discharge, redness, itching or tingling. Most of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) results in discharge, mild fever, and ... Read Full »
How common is it for herpes infection to progress to encephalitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner about five months back. We both went for HIV tridot tests, VRDL tests, HBsAg tests after four months. All came back negative for both. Our medicine specialist did not advise herpes screening. We both have no lesions or bumps at all. Also, I am to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned. Routinely we advise HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), HbsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen), HCV (hepatitis C virus), and VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory test) and Herpes serology for sexually transmitted diseases. Geni... Read Full »
Is it risky to have sexual intercourse with type 1 herpes patient?
Query: Hi doctor, I just recently started dating a man that informed me he has type 1 herpes. I want to know the risk factors and protective measures I can take if I choose to start a sexual relationship with him. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Type 1 herpes is a sexually transmitted virus. It spreads with contact with an infected person. It can lead to oro-genital infective lesions. To prevent it, avoid any kind of sexual contact with the infected person especially when the person is having active lesions.... Read Full »
I have pain in the groin and upper genital area. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in the groin and upper genital area; the exact location is not known, but I can feel the pain from inside the skin. What are these symptoms? I will attach a picture. When I am under a lot of stress, the groin is very uncomfortable, and I sometimes feel discomfort and throbb... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This area can represent herpes infection as the distribution of pain is superficial, as the exact distribution of herpes pain on the skin. I suggest you check antigen titers, (antiviral treatment if antigen titers are high), and blood test for herpes simplex 1 and 2. If t... Read Full »
I have sore throat and weight loss. Should I test for STD?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a test for STD and the results came negative for all tests. I received an oral sex from a spa therapist eight weeks ago. I tested for STD at six weeks. But I have a sore throat for one month and there is weight loss. Today I could see tiny rashes on my genitals. I tested again fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Receiving unprotected oral sex though much less of a risk as compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex, is still not entirely safe. There is a possibility... Read Full »
I have inflammation and burning sensation in my anus after having intercourse. Is this HPV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old bisexual male. 10 months ago a friend stroked his penis between my thighs, and suddenly his penis slipped and entered my anus for merely an inches, and he pulled out then we stopped performing it. And after four months I got constipation and hard stools, and then da... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. HPV (Human papillomavirus), usually HPV infection does not cause any noticeable symptoms or health problems. Some time produce genital warts.For your complaints, constipation and burning sensation may be due to piles or anal fissure. So better go for the rectal exam ... Read Full »
My herpeSelect Elisa IgG score is 3.3. Could it be false positive?
Query: Hello doctor, I met with a girl a few months back. She had been rubbing her vagina and then put her finger in my backside. She said she was clean but hard to know. After about three months, I got tested for STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) panel and came up negative with everything including (Herp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The manifestation which you are saying are not of herpes, they normally present as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base. Herpes has an incubation period of five days, it means symptoms would have to develop within five days of infection. Your test are absolutely no... Read Full »
I usually get a little bump on my lower lip after a weather change. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, This morning I woke up with a little bump on my outer lower lip. Last night I applied chapstick because my lips were feeling dry. I think these bumps are weather-related. I just finished healing from some strong chest congestion, two days ago. It tingles and bothers me. What to do? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I went through your image (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you are having herpes labialis. It is an Infection of the oral mucosa seen in young adults due to HSV (herpes simplex virus) type 1 or rarely type 2... Read Full »
What are painful red lesions in multiple areas of my mouth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been under a considerable amount of stress. I have been biting my lip a lot lately. However, I notice more and more odd things occurring in my mouth. Unsure if normal or is a cause for suspicion. There is a red bump on the hard palate on the grooved surface, mildly irritating or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such multiple lesions usually can occur either in vitamin deficiency or even herpes simplex and a few other conditions. In your case, it appears that you need Multivitamin capsules. Take a Multivitamin capsule with Vitamin B complex once daily for 15 days. Since how ... Read Full »