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Does The Consumption Of Alcohol Effect The STI Screening Blood Test ?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am about to get my blood test and Urine test done on Monday (2nd Feb) for STI Screening (HIV, Chlamydia Hep - B etc.).
I had alcohol on XXXXXXX 31st night. Is it advisable for me to go ahead with the tests. Or will it affect my results.
I am about to get my blood test and Urine test done on Monday (2nd Feb) for STI Screening (HIV, Chlamydia Hep - B etc.).
I had alcohol on XXXXXXX 31st night. Is it advisable for me to go ahead with the tests. Or will it affect my results.
Brief Answer:
Yes.You can go ahead with STDs tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through the details.
Consumption of alcohol will not affect the STDs test results.You can go ahead with the tests as planned.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Yes.You can go ahead with STDs tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through the details.
Consumption of alcohol will not affect the STDs test results.You can go ahead with the tests as planned.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you Doctor.
In addition to this since you are a dermatologist I would like to know some more information as well.
I remember experiencing this skin problem almost 8 years back. When I scratch my skin hard or if i wear tight clothes or i do something that puts force on my skin rashes appear on my skin and they disappear in about 20 minutes.
I had met few doctors that time and one of them had taken a pen and drew a line on my hand. Immediately in few minutes a slightly swollen kind of rash appeared on top of that line. And in 20 minutes it disappeared. The doctor told me that this could be because of hyper sensitivity or something. But also asked me to monitor if i am getting this rash only on days when i eat something specific or due to some other activities. I was asked to take some tablets which i took for almost a year. But it was of no use.
I am still having this problem. Can you please advice on what this is and why is it happening. Also, is there a cure to this ?
Thank you
In addition to this since you are a dermatologist I would like to know some more information as well.
I remember experiencing this skin problem almost 8 years back. When I scratch my skin hard or if i wear tight clothes or i do something that puts force on my skin rashes appear on my skin and they disappear in about 20 minutes.
I had met few doctors that time and one of them had taken a pen and drew a line on my hand. Immediately in few minutes a slightly swollen kind of rash appeared on top of that line. And in 20 minutes it disappeared. The doctor told me that this could be because of hyper sensitivity or something. But also asked me to monitor if i am getting this rash only on days when i eat something specific or due to some other activities. I was asked to take some tablets which i took for almost a year. But it was of no use.
I am still having this problem. Can you please advice on what this is and why is it happening. Also, is there a cure to this ?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Likely due to dermographism.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The condition described appears to be due to dermographism.
You need to avoid any tight robes, sharp instrument scratches ,hot water, etc.Some may have allergies or asthma.
It is a worrisome disease. But does not cause any problems.
It is resistant to treatment.
You may take antihistamines like cetrizine in morning and atarax in night.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Likely due to dermographism.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The condition described appears to be due to dermographism.
You need to avoid any tight robes, sharp instrument scratches ,hot water, etc.Some may have allergies or asthma.
It is a worrisome disease. But does not cause any problems.
It is resistant to treatment.
You may take antihistamines like cetrizine in morning and atarax in night.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for the reply doctor.
So, is this a problem that i have to bear with for my entire life ?
Is there any permanent cure to this through medication ?
What could have caused this problem doctor ?
So, is this a problem that i have to bear with for my entire life ?
Is there any permanent cure to this through medication ?
What could have caused this problem doctor ?
Brief Answer:
No permanent cure .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
There is no particular cause associated with this condition.
It is a worrisome condition. In few individuals it may resolves on its own.
There may be allergies or asthma associated with this condition.
There are no specific or remedies too.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
No permanent cure .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
There is no particular cause associated with this condition.
It is a worrisome condition. In few individuals it may resolves on its own.
There may be allergies or asthma associated with this condition.
There are no specific or remedies too.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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