Are Recurrent Diarrhea Indicative Of HIV Infection?

Posted on Wed, 18 May 2016

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Wed, 18 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had indulged in to sex 7 to 8 years before. after couple of years i had diarria and i checked for HIV and it was negative. Now recently also i had tridot test and found negative. Since few months my wife is having diarria problem and i also get some time lose motion. What this indicate. Recently i checked by both tridot test and rapid test both are negative. please advise.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

You had indulged in sexual activity 7-8 years ago and found negative for tri-dot as well as rapid test then you need not to worry for HIV at all because you are 100% safe and free from HIV.

As far as recurrent diarrhea is concerned it might be due to IBS or some other reason but not related to HIV. Consult physician or gastroenterologist to isolate cause and follow the treatmnet regime.

Don't get stressed or tensed as it will worsen your condition so be relaxed and consult specialist. You will be fine soon. For any further query get back to me any time and I am always here to help you.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 hours later)

I worry is that last 1 year my wife is also suffering from diarrie and also lost her weight. After sex with wife i alsohave flue like symptons. Pl advise

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry it is not due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

The symptoms are due to some gastric problem or any other reason but not related to HIV so no need to think much about it and get consultation of the physician for further management.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar