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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes At Groin Area Post Unprotected Sex?

Hello my name is gulam akram from kenya. 23yrs old  pursuing a bachelors degree in information technology.About a year ago at a high school reunion after a couple of drinks i was involved with a girl and we had unprotected sex, after going in maybe two strokes i noticed i dint have a condom on and i stoped and  put one on. Since i dint know the girl too well The next day i went for a test and was found negative.I applied before the expiry of the 72hrs after exposure and was put on PEPs for 28 days.After completion of the medication,i tested negative.I waited for 12weeks and got tested again and it was still negative. I had always  been carefull and that was the only time i messed up, but seconds after going in i backed out and used protection.Since then i was relieved and have been taking care of myself, even rejecting sex at all if there wasnt protection available. Over the past year i have gained a bit of weight that i pant after walking up 5 storeys  at my school for classes.The other day  i experienced a little swollen lymph node at the groin region and also had like a big pimple on my buttock.I visited a chemist and was given antibiotics.The doctor while wraping up the antibiotics mentioned that these are brought about by low immunity.The moment he mentioned that, i became scared and while browsing the net these were among symptoms of hiv.Am really scared,that after taking care of myself for all those years,being the most careful amongst my friends, pushing girls away, saying no to sex if it was unprotected!!! I cant take it if that one little mistake could ruin my whole life.  Am very ambitious and am working hard almost opening the biggest film studio in my region.But if i end up positive, i dont think i will have any passion for life or my life long dreams.maybe am just being irrational but am terrified of the results!!! Please help
Fri, 22 Dec 2023
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Hi,

Presence of a lymph node in the groin reason, with pimple in the buttock area can be due to so many reasons, out of which, some are self resolving without any residual effect. However, definitely, these may be present due to presence of some infection besides HIV. Therefore, the best of the things in your case is to consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment if needed.

In your case the resolution of your phobia is all the more needed to avoid you having with further symptoms of anxiety / panic attacks. Though, it seems very unlikely, still, it is never a good thing to adopt an escape route in this case. God forbid, if there is some problem, then it is always better, the earlier it is diagnosed & treated.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes At Groin Area Post Unprotected Sex?

Hi, Presence of a lymph node in the groin reason, with pimple in the buttock area can be due to so many reasons, out of which, some are self resolving without any residual effect. However, definitely, these may be present due to presence of some infection besides HIV. Therefore, the best of the things in your case is to consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment if needed. In your case the resolution of your phobia is all the more needed to avoid you having with further symptoms of anxiety / panic attacks. Though, it seems very unlikely, still, it is never a good thing to adopt an escape route in this case. God forbid, if there is some problem, then it is always better, the earlier it is diagnosed & treated. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician