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How To Rule Out Herpes?
Question: I have posted on here regarding this issue, but it i
s now three weeks later. I had a 2 minute kiss with a woman...did not see any herpes on her lips or any lessions around her mouth. I have not had any apparent symptoms myself, but gave heard that you can get herpes and not show any. should I worry? should I get tested? this encounter was a mistake a d I am married and am expecting a child in Dec. I am feeling very anxious and depressed about this situation.. should I get tested? should I hold off on kissing .y wife
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s now three weeks later. I had a 2 minute kiss with a woman...did not see any herpes on her lips or any lessions around her mouth. I have not had any apparent symptoms myself, but gave heard that you can get herpes and not show any. should I worry? should I get tested? this encounter was a mistake a d I am married and am expecting a child in Dec. I am feeling very anxious and depressed about this situation.. should I get tested? should I hold off on kissing .y wife
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Brief Answer:
I don't think you need to get tested.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the consultation at my virtual clinic HCM!
I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns today and will put my best efforts to get you out of this situation.
No need to get tested.
You can kiss your wife, no harm to her or the fetus and there are least to no chances that you have got the infection even if you didn't show up the symptoms.
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I don't think you need to get tested.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the consultation at my virtual clinic HCM!
I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns today and will put my best efforts to get you out of this situation.
No need to get tested.
You can kiss your wife, no harm to her or the fetus and there are least to no chances that you have got the infection even if you didn't show up the symptoms.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with expert opinion. Please don't forget to give Five Star rating to help me assist my patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in the start of your questions at HCM & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
Follow me on my Healthcare Magic google+ profile: http://drhanifmd.blogspot.com
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Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you doctor. I see one single white dot on the side of my tongue. it does not hurt. should o worry
Brief Answer:
No need to worry. Such dots are very common.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back with a follow up query. I can understand your concerns.
No need to worry as these solitary white dots appear very commonly on the tongue that may be due simply to local inflammation and goes away at its own. It may be due to the tongue bitten in between the teeth; a sharp tooth is there and sometimes hurts the side of the tongue where it pinches, may be due to the dental work and causes the inflammation on the tongue due to instrumentation.
There is no worry. Apply SOMOGEL on that white spot, keep for 5 min and do gargles with a LukeWarm water with added salt in it. You may take Ibuprofen for fast recovery.
Keep a bland and healthy diet without spices. No fried and junk foods, beverages and caffeinated drinks or chocolates.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with expert opinion. Please don't forget to give Five Star rating to help me assist my patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in the start of your questions at HCM & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
No need to worry. Such dots are very common.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back with a follow up query. I can understand your concerns.
No need to worry as these solitary white dots appear very commonly on the tongue that may be due simply to local inflammation and goes away at its own. It may be due to the tongue bitten in between the teeth; a sharp tooth is there and sometimes hurts the side of the tongue where it pinches, may be due to the dental work and causes the inflammation on the tongue due to instrumentation.
There is no worry. Apply SOMOGEL on that white spot, keep for 5 min and do gargles with a LukeWarm water with added salt in it. You may take Ibuprofen for fast recovery.
Keep a bland and healthy diet without spices. No fried and junk foods, beverages and caffeinated drinks or chocolates.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with expert opinion. Please don't forget to give Five Star rating to help me assist my patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in the start of your questions at HCM & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I have attached an image for you doctor
Brief Answer:
No need to worry. It will resolve shortly.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query and I welcome you back.
I have reviewed the attached pictures and appreciate your efforts.
No there is no need to get worried for the tongue issue. It is simply a local inflammation and will go away shortly. Through proper care and oral hygiene you will be fine soon.
Do brush your teeth twice daily and do gargles too with an appropriate mouthwash. Apply somogel and rest of the instructions are same.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with expert opinion. Please don't forget to give "Five Star rating" to help me assist my patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in the start of your questions at HCM & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
No need to worry. It will resolve shortly.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query and I welcome you back.
I have reviewed the attached pictures and appreciate your efforts.
No there is no need to get worried for the tongue issue. It is simply a local inflammation and will go away shortly. Through proper care and oral hygiene you will be fine soon.
Do brush your teeth twice daily and do gargles too with an appropriate mouthwash. Apply somogel and rest of the instructions are same.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with expert opinion. Please don't forget to give "Five Star rating" to help me assist my patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in the start of your questions at HCM & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
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Dr. Prasad
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