Are Diarrhoea And Weakness Post Intercourse Signs Of HIV?

Posted on Fri, 20 May 2016

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Question : I have recently had my first sexual encounter with a guy... I am also in a relationship with a female. The sex with the guy was unprotected and he ejaculated in me... 3 days later I got diarrhea and have had it in the week since. I had intercourse with my girlfriend 6 days ago and now she also has diarrhea, felt weak... etc. I am now panicking that I contracted HIV and further exposed her to it as well. Please let me know your thoughts on this... I am freaking out.

She also says she has "flu like symptoms"

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not likely hiv but do tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These are not typical symptoms of HIV and not first thing to think of,but you should do tests to rule out some other stds. you should do it 2 weeks after intercourse. However,diarrhea is probably caused by usual microbes not related to intercourse. Wish you good health. Regards

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