Question 1

I've been taking Hetrazan 100 for three days and noticed that my lymph nodes are swollen. Could this be a side effect of the medication, like maybe the diethylcarbamazine in it is causing this? I'm a bit worried about this reaction. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Summary:
 
 1. Enlarged liver (18.6cm) with:
 - Diffuse increase in echo texture
 - Fatty infiltration (fatty liver disease)
 - Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement)
 
 2. Bilateral Polycystic Ovarian Morphology (PCOM):
 - Multiple small cysts on ovaries
 - Suggestive of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
 
 Recommendations:
 
 *Liver:*
 
 1. Lifestyle modifications:
 - Weight loss (if overweight)
 - Healthy diet
 - Regular exercise
 - Limit alcohol intake
 2. Medications:
 - Vitamin E
 - Pioglitazone (if insulin resistant)
 3. Regular monitoring:
 - Liver function tests (LFTs)
 - Ultrasound
 
 *PCOSPCOM:*
 
 1. Hormonal evaluation:
 - Testosterone levels
 - Thyroid function tests
 2. Menstrual regulation:
 - Birth control pills
 - Hormonal therapies
 3. Fertility considerations:
 - Consult a reproductive endocrinologist

Question 2

my relative got an HIV ELISA test before surgery and the report says cut off value is 0.1312 with non-reactive result - can you explain what this means in simple terms? are they HIV negative or is there still a risk?

Accepted Answer

A "non-reactive" result on an HIV ELISA test, especially with a low S/CO ratio like 0.1312, means the test didn't detect any significant signs of HIV infection at the time of the test. In simple terms, this usually means the person is HIV negative, but there's a small chance of a recent infection that the test hasn't yet detected.

Question 3

I'm really worried about my friend. She's got these swollen lymph nodes in her neck and groin, and I keep coming across information online suggesting it could be HIV. That idea really freaks me out, but it also doesn't seem quite right. Is it possible these symptoms are just from something like a common cold?

Accepted Answer

yes it can be due to common cold also

Is there any chance you could get HIV from oral sex? And what about if you have sex using a condomdoes that completely prevent HIV, or is there still some risk involved? I'm kinda worried and would love some clarity on this.

There is minimal chance of getting infected through oral sex and protectedbut yes there is risk of getting infected.

More Infectious Disease Health Queries

I've been taking Hetrazan 100 for three days and noticed that my lymph nodes are swollen. Could this be a side effect of the medication, like maybe the diethylcarbamazine in it is causing this? I'm a bit worried about this reaction. What should I do?

my relative got an HIV ELISA test before surgery and the report says cut off value is 0.1312 with non-reactive result - can you explain what this means in simple terms? are they HIV negative or is there still a risk?

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