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Can HIV Be Contracted Through An Open Wound?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

Question: hi I was picking trash up and I was picking up trash from my work area like the whole department now I did not feel anything like a prick but I notice my thumb are looks like a scratch or something or like an entry wound apparently not bleeding I hope I did not pick yup anything like hazardous I dont recall the events. I just ignored the situation hiv test?? as soon I notice it I felt weird like warmth almost like a temperature what dec you think???

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, a trivial injury might have inflammed the Thumb.I prescribe anti inflammatory tablet twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints.
Apply hot fomentation.
There is no need for HIV test.
You should take Tetanus toxoid injection.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (22 minutes later)

Took a warm shower when I got home but this incident took place during the day I know the expression it's never too late right

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You take anti inflammatory tablet.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can start Anti inflammatory tablet.
Response will be good.
It is not late.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (51 minutes later)

Tell me the tablets it's over countwr

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen should be taken twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Non steroidal anti inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen should be taken OTC twice daily after food.If Gastritis is present,Tablet Rantidine 150mg twice daily should be taken.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Thanks

Wondering when a person cracks there knuckles I understand there's a amspaxe overtime it breaks off from the joint as u get older right

A space

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please send the question in detail.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There will be cracking sound near joints during its movement. It is not related to age.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

The thumb I told u about I feel like a cold sensation once in a while though like when u go to an hospital Iv I don't remember the events u think I picked something hazardous??? I'm really worried but do not remember thanks if u were me what would u do???

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to nerve involvement.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If there is no response to Ibuprofen,I would like to consult a Neurologist and exclude nerve disease. as the sensation of cold/hot is transmitted by nerves only.
I don't think the cold sensation is due to trauma.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)

So hiv test not necessary

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for HIV Test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no need for HIV test.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Thank you been very helpful!!!! Do u have another form of contact even though have unlimited doctor because honestly healthcaremagic ends the conservation automatically saying the doctor thinks he cannot add anymore suggestion to the question something like that??? Is there away you can contact them by letting them know to please don't end this conservation thank you very much

Hi I did oral sex like over a decade a ago and from this very day my blood tests are normal so far any concerns thanks

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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no need to worry about Oral sex which you had 10yrs back.As your blood tests are normal so far, there is no need of further tests.
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Regards

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