Question 1

I've had lymph node tuberculosis for a couple of months now and I'm on the medication, but I'm worried because the swelling in my neck keeps getting bigger, and it's pink too. It's also weird because the swelling moves from one spot to another on my neck. What could this mean? How long will it take to get better?

Accepted Answer

That might be turning to cold abscess,needs evaluation,visit Physician for the same

Question 2

I got a series of 5 rabies shots about a month back, and it was the Abhayrab brand. Recently, I got scratched by a dog again, so I decided to get 3 booster doses instead of the usual 2. I'm really anxious about whether having so many vaccines could cause any serious side effects. Could you please advise? I'm worried and need some guidance.

Accepted Answer

Nothing to worry. Trust me, it is safe.

Question 3

I'm worried about HIV and was wondering what the symptoms are if you test positive. Also, is there any possibility of a cure? I'd really like to know how I can protect myself from this disease.

Accepted Answer

HIV positive symptoms are mostly non specific. About two-thirds of people experience a flu-like illness within 2 to 4 weeks of infection. Symptoms include: 
Fever 
Chills 
Rash 
Night sweats 
Muscle aches 
Sore throat 
Fatigue 
Swollen lymph nodes 
Mouth ulcers.  Treatment is there if one get diagnosed with HIV positive. There are several ways to reduce the risk of HIV infection, including: 
Condoms: Use a condom correctly every time you have sex, especially with partners who are HIV positive or whose HIV status is unknown. 
Limit sexual partners: Reduce the number of sexual partners you have. 
Get tested: Get tested for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
PrEP: Take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an HIV prevention medicine, daily or as a long-acting injection. PrEP is only available by prescription from a licensed health care provider. 
PEP: Take post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 72 hours of a possible exposure to HIV. 
Avoid sharing needles: Never share needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment. If you can't access new equipment, you can sterilize what you have. 
Harm reduction services: Use harm reduction services for people who inject and use drugs. 
Male circumcision: Get a voluntary medical male circumcision.

Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .Surgeon opinion is advised to the patient.

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