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Suggest Ways To Manage AIDS Phobia

Posted on Fri, 3 Nov 2017

Question: i am suffering with HIV phobia can i call this nail curving or thickening .i am scared please let me know

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!These nails are normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

I have seen carefully your pictures and I think that your nail are normal and not curved and thicken
Furthermore, you should know that a HIV positive patient could have a fungal infection in the nails, causing thickening and curving of the nails, and splitting or discoloration of the nails, but absolutely this is not your case.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (17 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

You are welcome.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)

Iam sorry to be bold i had sex with unkown girl 2 months before I used condom ,she checked the condom in between i couldnt feel any slip or visible breakage.I got fever a week after the incident but that is only fever no flu like symptoms,i went through HIV ag/ab combo 20 days after intercourse and it resulted NON-REACTIVE .I am scared because I could see red dots on palms and butt pimples and itchy skin .I suffer sleep deprivation because I am googling about it a lot. I read these are all symptoms of HIV I am scared a lot and getting to conclusions that i am infected I am attaching images with this question please help me

I work in Metal Powders lab

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry! There is no risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back.
I've reviewed the photos,

Based on your history, having protected sexual intercourse you shouldn't worry because there is no risk to get HIV.

A negative result of HIV combo test is a good news and I think that the fever, red dots on palms and itchy skin are not related to HIV infection in your case.

I suggest to exclude syphilis and later on, to meet a psychiatrist regarding the sleep deprivation and the fear from HIV.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee