What Causes Dry Cough And Hot Flashes Post Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015

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Question : I got constant dry cough and runny nose with hot flushes im scared its not hay fever and its an std cuz i had unprotected sex 2 months ago

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get tested for HIV (HIV 1&2 RNA PCR).

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

The chances of transmission of HIV by unprotected intercourse with a HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000.It is low.If she is negative the chances are nil.
The symptoms are not specific to HIV. It may be due to allergy or other infection too.
You can get HIV 1&2 RNA PCR test now .
You can consult a physician for examination and management .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (31 minutes later)

He said he has done the test and hes negative but im scared hes lying. Im constantly sweating since we have done it and get hot flushes at night. I will do the test monday. The syptoms of hiv on google are scary thats why im asking you. Btw im a girl so even if the person is positive the chances ar still low?!e

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances are low even if he is positive.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

If he is negative the risk is nil.It is good that you will go for tests.Even if he is positive the risk is low.
The symptoms like sweating may be due to anxiety.Just relax. Do exercises, meditation, yoga etc.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 days later)

I have white dry skin on the higher part of my vagina and my lower back can it be related to hiv!?? No matter how many times i moistures it. It doesnt go away. Im too scared

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV.Allay fears.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Dry white skin is not related to HIV.So you need not worry about it.it is good that you are moisturising it.Dry skin requires moisturisers regularly.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar