I'm really worried because I was bitten by a dog and someone mentioned it could be rabid. How long should I be on the lookout for symptoms of rabies to show up? I've heard it can vary. Can you tell me what the shortest and longest time frames usually are for most people?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Loose and painful testicles can be concerning.

Possible causes:

Varicocele (enlarged veins)

Hydrocele (fluid accumulation)

Epididymitis (inflammation)

Testicular torsion (twisted spermatic cord)

Nutritional deficiencies are unlikely to be the primary cause.

The urologist's assessment and echo test results suggest no underlying structural issues.

However, to alleviate symptoms, consider:

Wearing supportive underwear

Applying warm compresses

Managing stress

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Schedule a follow-up with your urologist to re-evaluate and address any concerns.

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really anxious and stressed right now. My one-year HIV test from Lal Path Lab came back negative with the CMAI test. Should I worry about HIV anymore or can I finally relax?

Yes do not worry you can ignore it ,get yourself tested for evey 6 months if at doubt

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I'm looking at my husband's blood test results, and I'm a bit worried. It says he's rapid positive for Dengue Fever NS1 Antigen. The Antibodies Panel shows IGG as negative but IGM is weakly positive. Plus, his platelet count is quite low, showing 26.0 when the reference range is 150-410. Does this mean he definitely has Dengue? What should we do next?

you take medication.

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How long can you stay undetectable?

The viral load should remain undetectable for at least six months before depending on this approach as an effective HIV prevention strategy. A person must continue to have high adherence to treatment to maintain an undetectable viral load over time.

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