I had sex with an escort today using condoms. Afterward, I washed my penis with water and felt some vaginal fluid on my base and scrotum. Is it possible for this fluid to enter my urethra during washing, and am I at risk for HIV? I also have phimosis.

January 14th, 2024

What does it mean to have a follicular cyst and a haemorrhagic corpus luteal cyst on the same ovary, and how do they affect pain and treatment, especially for someone with endometriosis?

May 26th, 2023

I’m feeling very bloated, with occasional burning and pressure pain in the central lower abdomen. I have a great deal of pressure in the rectum with very little stool coming out. I took Preparation H and it helped some. I feel like having a bowel movement but only pass gas and a little stool. No fever. I feel awful. I’ve been dealing with this off and on for about 3 weeks. I have GERD and take Nexium every day, but have been cutting back because I didn’t notice as much reflux. I also feel pressure in the middle of my chest and feel loaded with gas. I had a colonoscopy a month ago, which showed three polyps but otherwise was okay. I’ve had IBS for many years and a bout with diverticulitis. This doesn’t feel like either of those. I just feel like I need to use the restroom but only pass gas. Constipation has been an issue this year, but I don’t believe I’m constipated. I am a young 65-year-old female taking Avapro 150 mg daily, levothyroxine 88 mg once daily, and Nexium 40 mg daily but have been cutting back to every 3rd day until the last two nights. I had a right hip replaced in October of 2017 and left hip replaced in 2007. No other surgeries. I usually have a bowel movement daily, but it’s been since my last bout of several loose stools about a week ago. I took milk of magnesia about 4 nights ago because of the pressure and straining to go. I feel extremely bloated with occasional stabbing pain in the belly (lower middle). I don’t see how I can be constipated. Not eating much the last few days and felt “cleaned out” a week ago due to taking a laxative, stool softener, and prunes. But I do feel if I could have diarrhea, I might feel better. My gastroenterologist said I have “moderate” diverticuli. I had a few sips of 7Up last night. That’s been it. Mostly drink water and very little alcohol. In fact, none in the last 3 weeks. Today was the first day I’ve had a period of nausea, but no vomiting. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

April 15th, 2023

I was injured by a possible contaminated needle in an elevator. Could this cause a transfer of viruses, myocardial infarction, or other heart problems? Additionally, I experienced minor blows to the chest and head, and have a body temperature of 37.4°C. I also feel scared, anxious, and have chest pain. What are the potential risks and necessary checks for these issues?

September 1st, 2023

I am a 28-year-old female experiencing intense pain in my cervix/vaginal area and rectum/anus for the past two weeks. The pain was initially severe and felt like my rectum was swollen and full, similar to having a tennis ball inside. I took a laxative, which helped temporarily, but I still feel bloated and full, even after daily bowel movements. I can't pass gas without pain, and my doctor prescribed medication for IBS, which hasn't helped with the swelling or pain. I have no blood in my stools or fever. What could be causing this pain and swelling, and what can I do to alleviate it?

July 25th, 2024