Hi My Friend Did A Sexual Encounter Like Over 20

Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 2018

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Question : hi my friend did a sexual encounter like over 20 years ago with another male and he's in his later 30s this happened when he was like 10 to ages 14 I believe long time what do you think of him being contacted with an std should he worry the temperate reading is normal and abc is normal as well what should i tell my friend about this let me know thanks please explain adavnced cases thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
further evaluation required...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I've gone through your query in details...
I can understand your concern...

Ideally speaking, it seems to be quite a long time back, and if your friend is not showing any specific signs/symptoms (this includes urinary symptoms mainly i.e. persistent burning while peeing, itching, liquid discharge from the urinary opening, any lymph nodes in the groin regions, any persistent weight loss etc.) then there's only a remote possibility of carrying any STD for so long...

However, there are numerous different types of STDs, so without any specific testing, no one can say for sure...I suppose you meant to say CBC back there, well it's a non-specific marker in this case, so it can be normal even in a person carrying any STDs...

You should tell him not to worry, but to get tested at first...These are simple tests done at any standard institution...

There are standard STD screening tests done in any out-patient departments of the hospitals/clinics, to be absolutely sure, he should get tested once, that'll clear all these doubts and he can move on with his life...

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take Care
Kind Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (35 minutes later)

To be honest that person is me I’m an idiot sorry I mean I did this when I think at age 14 not certain I don’t have symptoms as of today and this happened like over 20 years ago I did not tell my parents though I was yong though I slept over a friends house I’m not going be stressed about this episoded should I forget it this

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (1 minute later)

Can I ask for an std test for anything not to mention a name

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (4 minutes later)

Like I know In my heart nothings wrong with me

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (9 minutes later)

Any swallon in glands

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, you can go without mentioning your name, there are facilities for that...

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
I've checked the picture, there's absolutely no visible swelling, so don't worry...

Yes, there are facilities where if you don't wish to keep your name, they won't issue it, just there'll be a unique identification number between you and the institution, they'll refer that during reporting...

However, you still need to go in person for the sampling purpose as it has to be taken then and there only...

Don't stress yourself, just get tested once for all the standard STD screening tests, this will allay all those anxieties for sure...

Take Care
Kind Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (2 hours later)

I feel nothing’s wrong that’s all

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow as already advised...

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,

Although you feel nothing's wrong, as I see you're still concerned about that incident, so better to get the complete assurance by getting the tests done.

After that, you can move on with your life and just forget about that incident.

Take Care
Kind Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (3 hours later)

It happened along time should I just let it go honestly

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow-up consultation...

Detailed Answer:
You can let it go, XXXXXXX as we've already discussed earlier...

But if you ask about absolute certainty, testing is required. Moreover, it's for your mental satisfaction after which you'll be absolutely reassured...

Hope this is clear now... As I see you've exhausted your follow-up counter. Kindly rate and close this thread and open up a new thread for any further discussions...

Take Care
Kind Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (12 minutes later)

but the thing would you eworry about it sorry

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (0 minute later)

I kinda have oct i think thats a problem here sorry iim so stupid i shouldn't stress ):

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
don't worry...

Detailed Answer:
Yes, don't stress yourself so much, We've already discussed these things earlier, just scroll back.

In fact, this is exactly why I'd again suggest getting tested as already discussed as it'll definitely reduce this stress from coming again and again. It'll be beneficial for your mental satisfaction only...

Take Care
Kind Regards

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