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Shoukd I worry
Shoukd I worry
I shook a persons hand and I touched my genital after using the restroom now dew days now I have pain is this an std?? Honestly
I shook a persons hand and I touched my genital after using the restroom now dew days now I have pain is this an std?? Honestly
Brief Answer:
It is very unlikely to contract an STI by shaking hands- details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your queries and understand your concern.
It is very unusual to get sexually transmitted infections by just shaking the hand of another person and then touching your genitals. Sexually transmitted diseases, as the name also specifies, are mostly received by an intimate relationship.
Most of the germs that cause sexually transmitted infections do not live long enough in the outside environment to be able to be transmitted other than through direct intimate contact.
As for the pain in the genital area, there may be several causes. Sexually transmitted infections are the ones to consider as well, especially if you had unprotected intercourse in the last 3 months.
Other possible causes of pain in the genital area are lumps in the testicles or testicular varicose veins if they are engorged (varicocele). Also, a hernia may cause pain in the area and prostate infection called prostatitis (rare in young man but it may happen)
A kidney stone that is moving and trying to get out may also cause genital pain. Local trauma should be ruled out as well and this may as well be sports activities such as cycling, or even local trauma from very tight pants.
To know for sure which is the cause of the pain in your case you will need a visit with the doctor who needs to examine your genitals and may also order some of the following tests and examinations:
- A urinalysis to see for urinary infections or blood from a possible urinary stone that may be moving
- Ultrasound of the testicles to check for lumps, varicocele (engorged veins) or hydrocele (water collection). The ultrasound will also rule out a hernia.
- If the doctor suspects STI he may require urine or urethral swabs for sexually transmitted infections
- An abdominal ultrasound or an x-ray may be re required to check for urinary stones.
The treatment should be directed by the results of the physical examination and the test results.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
It is very unlikely to contract an STI by shaking hands- details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your queries and understand your concern.
It is very unusual to get sexually transmitted infections by just shaking the hand of another person and then touching your genitals. Sexually transmitted diseases, as the name also specifies, are mostly received by an intimate relationship.
Most of the germs that cause sexually transmitted infections do not live long enough in the outside environment to be able to be transmitted other than through direct intimate contact.
As for the pain in the genital area, there may be several causes. Sexually transmitted infections are the ones to consider as well, especially if you had unprotected intercourse in the last 3 months.
Other possible causes of pain in the genital area are lumps in the testicles or testicular varicose veins if they are engorged (varicocele). Also, a hernia may cause pain in the area and prostate infection called prostatitis (rare in young man but it may happen)
A kidney stone that is moving and trying to get out may also cause genital pain. Local trauma should be ruled out as well and this may as well be sports activities such as cycling, or even local trauma from very tight pants.
To know for sure which is the cause of the pain in your case you will need a visit with the doctor who needs to examine your genitals and may also order some of the following tests and examinations:
- A urinalysis to see for urinary infections or blood from a possible urinary stone that may be moving
- Ultrasound of the testicles to check for lumps, varicocele (engorged veins) or hydrocele (water collection). The ultrasound will also rule out a hernia.
- If the doctor suspects STI he may require urine or urethral swabs for sexually transmitted infections
- An abdominal ultrasound or an x-ray may be re required to check for urinary stones.
The treatment should be directed by the results of the physical examination and the test results.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
It is very unlikely to contract an STI by shaking hands- details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your queries and understand your concern.
It is very unusual to get sexually transmitted infections by just shaking the hand of another person and then touching your genitals. Sexually transmitted diseases, as the name also specifies, are mostly received by an intimate relationship.
Most of the germs that cause sexually transmitted infections do not live long enough in the outside environment to be able to be transmitted other than through direct intimate contact.
As for the pain in the genital area, there may be several causes. Sexually transmitted infections are the ones to consider as well, especially if you had unprotected intercourse in the last 3 months.
Other possible causes of pain in the genital area are lumps in the testicles or testicular varicose veins if they are engorged (varicocele). Also, a hernia may cause pain in the area and prostate infection called prostatitis (rare in young man but it may happen)
A kidney stone that is moving and trying to get out may also cause genital pain. Local trauma should be ruled out as well and this may as well be sports activities such as cycling, or even local trauma from very tight pants.
To know for sure which is the cause of the pain in your case you will need a visit with the doctor who needs to examine your genitals and may also order some of the following tests and examinations:
- A urinalysis to see for urinary infections or blood from a possible urinary stone that may be moving
- Ultrasound of the testicles to check for lumps, varicocele (engorged veins) or hydrocele (water collection). The ultrasound will also rule out a hernia.
- If the doctor suspects STI he may require urine or urethral swabs for sexually transmitted infections
- An abdominal ultrasound or an x-ray may be re required to check for urinary stones.
The treatment should be directed by the results of the physical examination and the test results.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
It is very unlikely to contract an STI by shaking hands- details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your queries and understand your concern.
It is very unusual to get sexually transmitted infections by just shaking the hand of another person and then touching your genitals. Sexually transmitted diseases, as the name also specifies, are mostly received by an intimate relationship.
Most of the germs that cause sexually transmitted infections do not live long enough in the outside environment to be able to be transmitted other than through direct intimate contact.
As for the pain in the genital area, there may be several causes. Sexually transmitted infections are the ones to consider as well, especially if you had unprotected intercourse in the last 3 months.
Other possible causes of pain in the genital area are lumps in the testicles or testicular varicose veins if they are engorged (varicocele). Also, a hernia may cause pain in the area and prostate infection called prostatitis (rare in young man but it may happen)
A kidney stone that is moving and trying to get out may also cause genital pain. Local trauma should be ruled out as well and this may as well be sports activities such as cycling, or even local trauma from very tight pants.
To know for sure which is the cause of the pain in your case you will need a visit with the doctor who needs to examine your genitals and may also order some of the following tests and examinations:
- A urinalysis to see for urinary infections or blood from a possible urinary stone that may be moving
- Ultrasound of the testicles to check for lumps, varicocele (engorged veins) or hydrocele (water collection). The ultrasound will also rule out a hernia.
- If the doctor suspects STI he may require urine or urethral swabs for sexually transmitted infections
- An abdominal ultrasound or an x-ray may be re required to check for urinary stones.
The treatment should be directed by the results of the physical examination and the test results.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
If you have not had unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months it is unlikely the pain is due to STI.
Local trauma such as from the tight pants and even trauma from the zip may cause pain. The fact that the pain is better now is another sign that very likely this is not an infection but just related to self-limiting situations such as a minor trauma.
To conclude: it seems more likely the pain was due to local trauma from the tight pants. Try to wear pants that do not cause pressure in the genital area when you are standing or sitting and if the pain is back you will need to have a visit with the doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
If you have not had unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months it is unlikely the pain is due to STI.
Local trauma such as from the tight pants and even trauma from the zip may cause pain. The fact that the pain is better now is another sign that very likely this is not an infection but just related to self-limiting situations such as a minor trauma.
To conclude: it seems more likely the pain was due to local trauma from the tight pants. Try to wear pants that do not cause pressure in the genital area when you are standing or sitting and if the pain is back you will need to have a visit with the doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
If you have not had unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months it is unlikely the pain is due to STI.
Local trauma such as from the tight pants and even trauma from the zip may cause pain. The fact that the pain is better now is another sign that very likely this is not an infection but just related to self-limiting situations such as a minor trauma.
To conclude: it seems more likely the pain was due to local trauma from the tight pants. Try to wear pants that do not cause pressure in the genital area when you are standing or sitting and if the pain is back you will need to have a visit with the doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
If you have not had unprotected intercourse within the last 3 months it is unlikely the pain is due to STI.
Local trauma such as from the tight pants and even trauma from the zip may cause pain. The fact that the pain is better now is another sign that very likely this is not an infection but just related to self-limiting situations such as a minor trauma.
To conclude: it seems more likely the pain was due to local trauma from the tight pants. Try to wear pants that do not cause pressure in the genital area when you are standing or sitting and if the pain is back you will need to have a visit with the doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
HIV is not transmitted by shaking hands
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV does not cause pain in the genital area so I can fully reassure you that the pain you had was not from HIV.
Also, HIV is almost impossible to be transmitted by shaking hands, it is just impossible. So, please be reassured that you can not contract HIV this way and that the pain is not related to HIV.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
HIV is not transmitted by shaking hands
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV does not cause pain in the genital area so I can fully reassure you that the pain you had was not from HIV.
Also, HIV is almost impossible to be transmitted by shaking hands, it is just impossible. So, please be reassured that you can not contract HIV this way and that the pain is not related to HIV.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
HIV is not transmitted by shaking hands
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV does not cause pain in the genital area so I can fully reassure you that the pain you had was not from HIV.
Also, HIV is almost impossible to be transmitted by shaking hands, it is just impossible. So, please be reassured that you can not contract HIV this way and that the pain is not related to HIV.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
HIV is not transmitted by shaking hands
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV does not cause pain in the genital area so I can fully reassure you that the pain you had was not from HIV.
Also, HIV is almost impossible to be transmitted by shaking hands, it is just impossible. So, please be reassured that you can not contract HIV this way and that the pain is not related to HIV.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
It is not life-threatening
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is not life-threatening, relax, you should not worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
It is not life-threatening
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is not life-threatening, relax, you should not worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
It is not life-threatening
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is not life-threatening, relax, you should not worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
It is not life-threatening
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is not life-threatening, relax, you should not worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
So it’s not hiv related I was reading heroes can it be deadly
So it’s not hiv related I was reading heroes can it be deadly
This is not life threanting right
This is not life threanting right
Could it be friction by the sheets
Could it be friction by the sheets
Going to rejax
Going to rejax
Brief Answer:
It is unlikely to be due to friction by sheets
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It seems a bit unlikely to be due to friction by the sheets. Sheets are soft material. For pain to happen, more significant local trauma should happen.
Yes, I would encourage you to relax as this does not seem to be worrisome.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
It is unlikely to be due to friction by sheets
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It seems a bit unlikely to be due to friction by the sheets. Sheets are soft material. For pain to happen, more significant local trauma should happen.
Yes, I would encourage you to relax as this does not seem to be worrisome.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
It is unlikely to be due to friction by sheets
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It seems a bit unlikely to be due to friction by the sheets. Sheets are soft material. For pain to happen, more significant local trauma should happen.
Yes, I would encourage you to relax as this does not seem to be worrisome.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
It is unlikely to be due to friction by sheets
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It seems a bit unlikely to be due to friction by the sheets. Sheets are soft material. For pain to happen, more significant local trauma should happen.
Yes, I would encourage you to relax as this does not seem to be worrisome.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Around the urethra it’s like read around there
Around the urethra it’s like read around there
Hi I got a sabdwhich and I wanted a lot of black pepper and she said I snezzed with so much pepper apparently I never heard her sneeze however I ate the half of the sabdwhich I’m such an idiot hiv test???? I told my mom and she said don’t be silly showed her the photos of the sabdwhich she said it’s fine what do u say
Hi I got a sabdwhich and I wanted a lot of black pepper and she said I snezzed with so much pepper apparently I never heard her sneeze however I ate the half of the sabdwhich I’m such an idiot hiv test???? I told my mom and she said don’t be silly showed her the photos of the sabdwhich she said it’s fine what do u say
Brief Answer:
There is no risk of HIV transmission through sneezing
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV is not transmitted through nasal secretions. In adults, it is transmitted only through blood or through genital secretions.
So, you do not need to worry about having HIV if someone sneezed on your sandwich. One can not get HIV this way.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
There is no risk of HIV transmission through sneezing
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV is not transmitted through nasal secretions. In adults, it is transmitted only through blood or through genital secretions.
So, you do not need to worry about having HIV if someone sneezed on your sandwich. One can not get HIV this way.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
There is no risk of HIV transmission through sneezing
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV is not transmitted through nasal secretions. In adults, it is transmitted only through blood or through genital secretions.
So, you do not need to worry about having HIV if someone sneezed on your sandwich. One can not get HIV this way.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
There is no risk of HIV transmission through sneezing
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
HIV is not transmitted through nasal secretions. In adults, it is transmitted only through blood or through genital secretions.
So, you do not need to worry about having HIV if someone sneezed on your sandwich. One can not get HIV this way.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Please explain how I can get twins i mean is it diifcult
Please explain how I can get twins i mean is it diifcult
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Having twins is not something one can do. It is something that happens without our control.
There are two ways twins can be born. One is if the woman produces two eggs at a time and they both get fertilized. In this case, unidentical tweens are born. Clomifene, a drug that stimulates ovulation may cause women sometimes to have twins, triplets or more.
The other way is if one egg gets fertilized but early it divides into two identical portions which continue in one embryon each. In this case, identical tweens are born.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Having twins is not something one can do. It is something that happens without our control.
There are two ways twins can be born. One is if the woman produces two eggs at a time and they both get fertilized. In this case, unidentical tweens are born. Clomifene, a drug that stimulates ovulation may cause women sometimes to have twins, triplets or more.
The other way is if one egg gets fertilized but early it divides into two identical portions which continue in one embryon each. In this case, identical tweens are born.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Having twins is not something one can do. It is something that happens without our control.
There are two ways twins can be born. One is if the woman produces two eggs at a time and they both get fertilized. In this case, unidentical tweens are born. Clomifene, a drug that stimulates ovulation may cause women sometimes to have twins, triplets or more.
The other way is if one egg gets fertilized but early it divides into two identical portions which continue in one embryon each. In this case, identical tweens are born.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Having twins is not something one can do. It is something that happens without our control.
There are two ways twins can be born. One is if the woman produces two eggs at a time and they both get fertilized. In this case, unidentical tweens are born. Clomifene, a drug that stimulates ovulation may cause women sometimes to have twins, triplets or more.
The other way is if one egg gets fertilized but early it divides into two identical portions which continue in one embryon each. In this case, identical tweens are born.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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