I Have A Rash In My Foot Could It Be HIV?

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2022

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Question : I have a rash in my food hiv ??

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Why you are suspecting HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
This looks like a minor abrasion.
When did you notice this lesion? Is there any itching or skin discomfort? Why you are suspecting HIV? You have any contact history?
Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (7 hours later)

But is it hiv rash!?

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 minute later)

Itches a bit not always no. Intact like a very long time ago oral like maybe in the teens don’t recall

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not an HIV rash

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not an HIV rash, HIV rash is a red raised flat rash with lots of red bumps all over the surface. It is multiple and mostly on face and trunk.
No need to worry and if you are anxious you can opt for a screening test just for reassurance.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (45 hours later)

Ok thanks

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (21 hours later)

Please explain an ulcer what’s the symptoms would a person cough up blood thanks

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Long standing heart burns can cause ulcer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Long standing heart burns can cause ulcer.
Symptoms may be acid reflux and dyspeptic symptoms. In severe cases you may vomit up blood. Blood in cough in unlikely.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (14 hours later)

Going for the procedure if doc seems everything stable any worries about ulcer

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Absolutely nothing to worry,
Please update once report available.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana