health STD & AIDS

[peterparker]

thanks doc peter, nag doubt lang ako kasi may vaccine kaagad kaya ako humingi ng second opinion. and dun sa groin area she gave me a soap for fungi actually commercially kasi wala pangalan at normal ung soap na pang fungi, acne, rash kaya nagdoubt ako.

 

may i ask can you refer any physician (i would appreciate it kung ikaw sana kung di ka busy). very appreciate it doc pete Thanks again

 

Btw anong physician ba dapat magpatingin sa urologist ba o sa venerologist TIA

 

 

 

it would be better if you go to a urologist..

 

 

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[bulolski]

it could be just an allergic reaction or a symptom of an STD nga..

 

you can observe it for a little while longer or you can consult a physician if it bothers you na..

 

 

:mtc:

 

thanks doc...

 

nga pala doc sa anong physician po ba ako magpaptingin?

[peterparker]

thanks doc...

 

nga pala doc sa anong physician po ba ako magpaptingin?

 

 

 

you can go to a urologist or a dermatologist, whichever you prefer..

 

 

 

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[GUY_QC]

mga doc ask ko lang every morning when i wake up yun brief ko may mga spot ng wiwi bakit ganun? tapos pag yun 1st wiwi ko sa morning lagi minsan parang may mahapdi na medyo mainit pero after that wala na,but minsan meron din depende kasi....

 

wala naman maga or something....pls help

[nonex]

doc pet.. pag nagmamasterbate ako or pag tinitigasan ako and horny. may lumalabas na transparent liquid siguro mga isang patak ang dami nya.. normal ba ito.

 

NOTE> Hindi pa ako nilalabasan.

[peterparker]

mga doc ask ko lang every morning when i wake up yun brief ko may mga spot ng wiwi bakit ganun? tapos pag yun 1st wiwi ko sa morning lagi minsan parang may mahapdi na medyo mainit pero after that wala na,but minsan meron din depende kasi....

 

wala naman maga or something....pls help

 

 

 

are you sure na ihi yung nakikita mong spot sa brief mo sa umaga? if it is, you might be suffering from incontinence, which means napapaihi ka involuntarily while sleeping at night..

 

kung hindi ihi yan, baka you are having wet dreams..

 

kung gusto mo you can consult a urologist just to make sure..

 

 

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[peterparker]

doc pet.. pag nagmamasterbate ako or pag tinitigasan ako and horny. may lumalabas na transparent liquid siguro mga isang patak ang dami nya.. normal ba ito.

 

NOTE> Hindi pa ako nilalabasan.

 

 

 

What you are referring to is known as pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-ejaculatory fluid, preseminal fluid, or Cowper's fluid, and colloquially as pre-cum), and is the clear, colorless, viscous fluid that emits from the urethra of a man's penis when he is sexually aroused. It is similar in composition to semen, but has some significant chemical differences. In infected men, pre-ejaculate commonly contains disease pathogens. The presence of sperm in the fluid appears to be rare. Pre-ejaculate is believed to function as a lubricant and an acid neutralizer. The amount of pre-ejaculate emitted varies widely between individual men.

 

 

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Edited September 12, 2009 by peterparker

[GUY_QC]

doc peter you got pm

[bonetadeo]

Gud pm po. Ask ko lang: Nagkakaron kasi ako ng sugat around the base of my penis at kumakalat ito na hindi ko naman kinakamot or anything like that. Parang una pimple like siya tapos nagsusugat na. May mabahong discharge nga sa sugat eh. Meron did akong parang pimples na tumutubo sa ulo ko na makati naman. Matagal tagal na rin ito naexperience ko. I went to this MP about two (2) months ago. Hindi ko masabi kong may std ako. Medyo makati rin yung inside of my penis. Please help. Thanks so much

[otitismedia]

Gud pm po. Ask ko lang: Nagkakaron kasi ako ng sugat around the base of my penis at kumakalat ito na hindi ko naman kinakamot or anything like that. Parang una pimple like siya tapos nagsusugat na. May mabahong discharge nga sa sugat eh. Meron did akong parang pimples na tumutubo sa ulo ko na makati naman. Matagal tagal na rin ito naexperience ko. I went to this MP about two (2) months ago. Hindi ko masabi kong may std ako. Medyo makati rin yung inside of my penis. Please help. Thanks so much

 

better see your favorite doctor for immediate treatment !

[bonetadeo]

better see your favorite doctor for immediate treatment !

Thanks po. I don't know any doctor kasi po first time ko. Any recommendations? Thanks again

[88888888]

Here are some common STDs and their symptoms.

 

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection of your genital tract. Chlamydia may be difficult for you to detect because early-stage infections often cause few or no signs and symptoms. When they do occur, they usually start one to three weeks after you've been exposed to chlamydia. Even when signs and symptoms do occur, they're often mild and passing, making them easy to overlook.

 

Signs and symptoms may include:

 

■Painful urination

■Lower abdominal pain

■Vaginal discharge in women

■Discharge from the penis in men

■Painful sexual intercourse in women

■Testicular pain in men

 

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection of your genital tract. The first gonorrhea symptoms generally appear within two to 10 days after exposure. However, some people may be infected for months before signs or symptoms occur. Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea may include:

 

■Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina

■Pain or burning sensation when urinating

■Frequent urination

■Pain during sexual intercourse

 

HIV

HIV is an infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV interferes with your body's ability to effectively fight off viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause disease, and it can lead to AIDS, a chronic, life-threatening disease.

 

When first infected with HIV, you may have no symptoms at all. Some people develop a flu-like illness, usually two to six weeks after being infected. Early HIV symptoms may include:

 

■Fever

■Headache

■Fatigue

■Swollen lymph glands

■Rash

These early symptoms usually disappear within a week to a month and are often mistaken for those of another viral infection. During this period, you are very infectious. More persistent or severe symptoms of HIV infection may not appear for 10 years or more after the initial infection.

 

As the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop mild infections or chronic symptoms such as:

 

■Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection

■Diarrhea

■Weight loss

■Fever

■Cough and shortness of breath

Signs and symptoms of later stage HIV infection include:

 

■Persistent, unexplained fatigue

■Soaking night sweats

■Shaking chills or fever higher than 100 F (38 C) for several weeks

■Swelling of lymph nodes for more than three months

■Chronic diarrhea

■Persistent headaches

 

Genital herpes

Genital herpes is highly contagious and caused by a type of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV enters your body through small breaks in your skin or mucous membranes. Most people with HSV never know they have it, because they have no signs or symptoms. The signs and symptoms of HSV can be so mild they go unnoticed. When signs and symptoms are noticeable, the first episode is generally the worst. Some people never experience a second episode. Other people, however, can experience episodes over a period of decades.

 

When present, genital herpes symptoms may include:

 

■Small, red bumps, blisters (vesicles) or open sores (ulcers) in the genital, anal and nearby areas

■Pain or itching around your genital area, buttocks or inner thighs

The initial symptom of genital herpes usually is pain or itching, beginning within a few weeks after exposure to an infected sexual partner. After several days, small, red bumps may appear. They then rupture, becoming ulcers that ooze or bleed. Eventually, scabs form and the ulcers heal.

 

In women, sores can erupt in the vaginal area, external genitals, buttocks, anus or cervix. In men, sores can appear on the penis, scrotum, buttocks, anus or thighs, or inside the urethra, the tube from the bladder through the penis.

 

While you have ulcers, it may be painful to urinate. You may also experience pain and tenderness in your genital area until the infection clears. During an initial episode, you may have flu-like signs and symptoms, such as headache, muscle aches and fever, as well as swollen lymph nodes in your groin.

 

In some cases, the infection can be active and contagious even when sores aren't present.

 

Genital warts (HPV infection)

Genital warts, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), are one of the most common types of STDs. The signs and symptoms of genital warts include:

 

■Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in your genital area

■Several warts close together that take on a cauliflower shape

■Itching or discomfort in your genital area

■Bleeding with intercourse

Often, however, genital warts cause no symptoms. Genital warts may be as small as 1 millimeter in diameter or may multiply into large clusters.

 

In women, genital warts can grow on the vulva, the walls of the vagina, the area between the external genitals and the anus, and the cervix. In men, they may occur on the tip or shaft of the penis, the scrotum or the anus. Genital warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral sex with an infected person.

 

Hepatitis

Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are all contagious viral infections that affect your liver. Hepatitis B and C are the most serious of the three, but each can cause your liver to become inflamed.

 

Some people never develop signs or symptoms. But for those who do, symptoms may occur after several weeks and may include:

 

■Fatigue

■Nausea and vomiting

■Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs

■Loss of appetite

■Fever

■Dark urine

■Muscle or joint pain

■Itching

■Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)

 

Syphilis

Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The disease affects your genitals, skin and mucous membranes, but it may also involve many other parts of your body, including your brain and your heart.

 

The signs and symptoms of syphilis may occur in four stages — primary, secondary, latent and tertiary.

 

Primary

These signs may occur from 10 days to three months after exposure:

 

■A small, painless sore (chancre) on the part of your body where the infection was transmitted, usually your genitals, rectum, tongue or lips. A single chancre is typical, but there may be multiple sores.

■Enlarged lymph nodes.

Signs and symptoms of primary syphilis typically disappear without treatment, but the underlying disease remains and may reappear in the secondary or third (tertiary) stage.

 

Secondary

The signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis may begin two to 10 weeks after the chancre appears, and may include:

 

■Rash marked by red or reddish-brown, penny-sized sores over any area of your body, including your palms and soles

■Fever

■Fatigue and a vague feeling of discomfort

■Soreness and aching

These signs and symptoms may disappear within a few weeks or repeatedly come and go for as long as a year.

 

Latent

In some people, a period called latent syphilis — in which no symptoms are present — may follow the secondary stage. Signs and symptoms may never return, or the disease may progress to the tertiary stage.

 

Tertiary

Without treatment, syphilis bacteria may spread, leading to serious internal organ damage and death years after the original infection.

 

Some of the signs and symptoms of tertiary syphilis include:

 

■Neurological problems. These may include stroke and infection and inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Other problems may include poor muscle coordination, numbness, paralysis, deafness or visual problems. Personality changes and dementia also are possible.

■Cardiovascular problems. These may include bulging (aneurysm) and inflammation of the aorta — your body's major artery — and of other blood vessels. Syphilis may also cause valvular heart disease, such as aortic valve problems.

 

 

If you suspect you have these or other STDs or that you may have been exposed to one, see your doctor for STD testing. Timely diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid or delay more severe, potentially life-threatening health problems and to avoid infecting others.

 

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Doc ask ko lng which are cureable and which are not tnx.

[gabius]

anyone who knows about crabs or pubic lice?

[kokiksko]

i always like to eat pussy, but im afraid that na magkaroon ako ng sakit, whats the best way to prvent it? and if nagka singaw ako whats the best way to treat it? is AIDS can be contracted in eating pussy

[peterparker]

i always like to eat pussy, but im afraid that na magkaroon ako ng sakit, whats the best way to prvent it? and if nagka singaw ako whats the best way to treat it? is AIDS can be contracted in eating pussy

 

 

eating pussy is just like russian roulette... malas mo lang kung yung chikas na nabrotsa mo ay may STD.. and we have previously discussed that one can get STD`s through oral sex..

 

as always, pag nagka-singaw ka, it would be better if you`ll consult a physician..

 

 

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Edited October 3, 2009 by peterparker

[NigerianMinisterOfFinance]

hello,

hows the weekend everybody?

i have a question, maybe somebody can help..

how much will it cost to treat gonorhea? (doctors fee, laboratory/test fee, medicine, etc)

my driver is asking for some money for treating his gonorhea,

i want to have an idea how much will i give him

thanks in advance

have a good weekend everybody!

[parsimony10]

Doc Peter,

 

I have a question.. if may CBC sa annual physical namen sa office, madedetect po ba ang HIV?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Warmest regards!

[peterparker]

Doc Peter,

 

I have a question.. if may CBC sa annual physical namen sa office, madedetect po ba ang HIV?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Warmest regards!

 

 

 

unfortunately, the complete blood count (CBC) will not tell you if you have HIV bro..

 

there are specific tests for HIV naman which are available in hospital-based and free-standing laboratories all over the metro..

 

 

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[mr. john]

hi to all.where can i have myself examined to determine if i have std specifically like gonorrhea. ung complete facility na, ung may laboratory na and ung comfortable ung environment.thanks. pm me.

[kenji_1989]

Ano anong klaseng tests ang meron sa complete STD Testing? Mga magkakano kaya total price or price per test? baka pwede magkaroon ng breakdown? Thanks

[mwah]

Ano anong klaseng tests ang meron sa complete STD Testing? Mga magkakano kaya total price or price per test? baka pwede magkaroon ng breakdown? Thanks

 

The cost of the test would vary from one lab to another. It's better to consult your favorite MD first so you won't waste your money having all the tests in the world done, some of which might actually be useless.

 

Plus, if a patient has specific clinical manifestations, the doctor would treat him/her right away even without laboratory tests.

[Duel of Fate]

wala kasi akong makitang thread related to UTI so dito na lang.

 

November 2008 I was hospitalized for stones. I was given some antibiotics (starts with letter "Z") to counter it, pero nothing came out. Then July 2009 after 4 days of fever I was rushed to the ER again in fear of AH1N1, only to find out that its a mere trankaso but complicated by an infection in the urinary tract. Another range of antibiotics was given. Now I'm sick again and they're seeing an elevated WBC count, and puss cells in the urine test. Initially the doctor thought I had gono... gonorr... hindi ko alam ang spelling so I'll just call it "G". Anyway, the doctor thought I had "G" but when I said there were no secretions and I had a history of UTI, he's pinpointing it to the UTI.

 

 

Questions:

 

1.) Is UTI a recurring thing? If it is, is there some sort of maintenance I could do to control it?

 

2.) I do admit having "G" more than 5 years ago, and although 3 Elisa tests gave a negative response, could it have been dormant all these years?

 

3.) I do admit having a single encounter besides my constant partner a month (or more, i think) back; although I used the proper protection I just wanted to ask if it's possible that there's no secretion if one has "G"?

 

Help! Reference materials would be much appreciated!

[peterparker]

wala kasi akong makitang thread related to UTI so dito na lang.

 

November 2008 I was hospitalized for stones. I was given some antibiotics (starts with letter "Z") to counter it, pero nothing came out. Then July 2009 after 4 days of fever I was rushed to the ER again in fear of AH1N1, only to find out that its a mere trankaso but complicated by an infection in the urinary tract. Another range of antibiotics was given. Now I'm sick again and they're seeing an elevated WBC count, and puss cells in the urine test. Initially the doctor thought I had gono... gonorr... hindi ko alam ang spelling so I'll just call it "G". Anyway, the doctor thought I had "G" but when I said there were no secretions and I had a history of UTI, he's pinpointing it to the UTI.

 

 

Questions:

 

1.) Is UTI a recurring thing? If it is, is there some sort of maintenance I could do to control it?

 

2.) I do admit having "G" more than 5 years ago, and although 3 Elisa tests gave a negative response, could it have been dormant all these years?

 

3.) I do admit having a single encounter besides my constant partner a month (or more, i think) back; although I used the proper protection I just wanted to ask if it's possible that there's no secretion if one has "G"?

 

Help! Reference materials would be much appreciated!

 

 

 

ok, let me try to answer your queries..

 

1) yes, UTI can be recurrent, but more often than not women are more prone to develop UTI than men.. if a patient suffers from recurrent UTI, urine culture studies should be performed to determine the culprit and to guide the physician about the proper antibiotic/s to be prescribed..

 

2) usually, if proper dosage and regimen of anti-gonorrhea meds is given, it`s enough to eradicate the infection.. but sometimes a carrier state is established if not all the organisms are eliminated..

 

3) yes, a certain percentage of patients infected with gonorrhea do not have any symptoms..

 

 

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[angel_by_day]

wala kasi akong makitang thread related to UTI so dito na lang.

 

November 2008 I was hospitalized for stones. I was given some antibiotics (starts with letter "Z") to counter it, pero nothing came out. Then July 2009 after 4 days of fever I was rushed to the ER again in fear of AH1N1, only to find out that its a mere trankaso but complicated by an infection in the urinary tract. Another range of antibiotics was given. Now I'm sick again and they're seeing an elevated WBC count, and puss cells in the urine test. Initially the doctor thought I had gono... gonorr... hindi ko alam ang spelling so I'll just call it "G". Anyway, the doctor thought I had "G" but when I said there were no secretions and I had a history of UTI, he's pinpointing it to the UTI.

 

 

Questions:

 

1.) Is UTI a recurring thing? If it is, is there some sort of maintenance I could do to control it?

 

2.) I do admit having "G" more than 5 years ago, and although 3 Elisa tests gave a negative response, could it have been dormant all these years?

 

3.) I do admit having a single encounter besides my constant partner a month (or more, i think) back; although I used the proper protection I just wanted to ask if it's possible that there's no secretion if one has "G"?

 

Help! Reference materials would be much appreciated!

 

in addition to pp's reply -

 

1. were you re-evaluated for stones during this recent episode? this could be an underlying cause of chronic UTI (meaning, long-running infection, as opposed to an acute infection)

 

2. sexually transmitted infections (or STIs, as they are now termed) can be caused by a whole gamut of organisms, and not just by n. gonorrhea. So yes, not all of them would present with overt symptoms.

 

bottomline, make sure you clear it up with your M.D (preferably a urologist or infectious disease specialist) if what you have is just plain UTI, what type of UTI, and of course, the cause. Because antibiotics are easy to dispense and take. Ang importante, alam mo kung bakit paulit-ulit.

[sgt_trigger107]

Hi i just have a query,

 

My gf was diagnosed with genital warts and she got it treated right away for safety precaution i was advised by her dr. to get examined as well for genital warts. Lo and behold i also had it. I was shocked as I couldnt believe it. Anyways the doctor advised that i should have it removed through "cotory" (Not sure of the spelling). I'm kinda scared because this I believe involves burning the wart on your member and the doctor said that it there are about 5 warts to remove. My query is that is there any other means of treating this aside from burning it. I read over the internet that there is a cream that you can apply. What can doctors advice. If I decide to go with the cotory is it painful and will it heal up quickly? If i don't decide to go through with this what are the possible outcomes. Another concern is that the treatment is so expensive at 6,700 PHP that's why im thinking twice to have it done. Any advice and suggestions would be highly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance