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Question: Doctor I had a casual sexual encounter , I had unprotected oral sex ( I got a blowjob ) and protected vaginal sex . After 5 weeks I had diarrhoea which lasted for 4 days .. and I accidentally googled and it mentioned HIV and now I’m panicking , I can’t stop rubbing my neck in search of lymph nodes and I found two pea sized lymph nodes under my jaw after finding it I’m having a huge Panick ... I don’t know what to do please help
Brief Answer:
The descriptions are not likely related to HIV- the risk with oral intercourse is pretty close to zero.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query and understand your concern.
Very likely, diarrhea, you had weeks after the encounter is due to a common viral infection and nothing to worry about. The reason for this is that the risk for HIV transmission through oral intercourse is little to zero.
There would be a small risk if there were sores in the mouth or lesions on the penis (open wounds or bleeding lesions) during the time of the intercourse. If there were no such lesions the risk for HIV transmission is pretty close to zero.
The neck lymph nodes are not worrisome unless they are 2 cm in size or over. So, the lymph nodes you describe are quite normal and almost all of us have some small lymph nodes in the neck if we carefully check for them.
On the other hand, just to be on the safe side, I would recommend you to have a blood test for HIV infection, just to rule it out completely. So far we spoke with probability language (little to no chance) but having the test will definitely clarify it.
I would like to add that HIV infection can be almost 100% prevented if the right measures are followed. Avoiding any activity (even those with low risks, such as oral intercourse) with casual partners is very important.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
The descriptions are not likely related to HIV- the risk with oral intercourse is pretty close to zero.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query and understand your concern.
Very likely, diarrhea, you had weeks after the encounter is due to a common viral infection and nothing to worry about. The reason for this is that the risk for HIV transmission through oral intercourse is little to zero.
There would be a small risk if there were sores in the mouth or lesions on the penis (open wounds or bleeding lesions) during the time of the intercourse. If there were no such lesions the risk for HIV transmission is pretty close to zero.
The neck lymph nodes are not worrisome unless they are 2 cm in size or over. So, the lymph nodes you describe are quite normal and almost all of us have some small lymph nodes in the neck if we carefully check for them.
On the other hand, just to be on the safe side, I would recommend you to have a blood test for HIV infection, just to rule it out completely. So far we spoke with probability language (little to no chance) but having the test will definitely clarify it.
I would like to add that HIV infection can be almost 100% prevented if the right measures are followed. Avoiding any activity (even those with low risks, such as oral intercourse) with casual partners is very important.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
there are no open wounds or sore on my penis ... plus i had no other symptoms related to the ARS , and the size of my lymph nodes are smaller than a green pea .... im a bit relived doctor
Brief Answer:
I am glad you are reassured
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I am glad you feel reassured.
Feel free to contact us in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
I am glad you are reassured
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I am glad you feel reassured.
Feel free to contact us in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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