Yellow Fever Vs Hepatitis B

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Any other guys out there had Hepatitis-B??

Posted by MarkyMark, 9 Replies

I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has also gone through this and i have no one to talk to, I feel sooo alone and stressed out over this entire episode, I am hoping... Read more »

Read the stories but I think I'm still +

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I've read all the uplifting stories and still cant stop thinking I'm positive as well as some of my family members. I've posted before so some of you may rememeber. My risk was slight oral exposure (on her) to a stripper that was from Russia. It... Read more »

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Answer this please

Hi Expert, Could you explain the common symptoms of HIV for a 15 years old boy. I have this stupid cough since last 4 days.And i have itchy rashes in my feet 10-13 Red raised spots, i put alcohol and its so painful. Please help me...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYour age doesn't impact the symptoms of HIV what does is if you put yourself at risk of exposure for HIV transmission.The symptoms are not experienced the same by everyone but symptoms are similar to the common cold or flu: fever, fatigue,... Read more »

Recovered from Hep-B, however still have symptoms, very confused!

Dear Dr,I recovered from a severe bout with Acute Hepatitis-B 4 months ago and I cleared the surface antigen and developed surface antibodies and all my liver enzymes are back to normal, however my stools are still yellow and I cant figure out why....

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It is not clear to me why your stools might be yellow in color but I wouldn't expect that to be from your liver. As for fatty liver - Fatty liver in and of itself is a benign condition. If the fat becomes inflammed, something called... Read more »

minor surgery gone wrong

Hello Doc, lovely Dr BobYou must be busy so I thought of trying again. Hope this okay and I would be grateful for a response if it is possible. Thanks Dr Bob for reading this and helping this worry wart.I had a recent minor surgery to remove a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.a) Extremely unlikely! Just how clumsy do you think your surgeons were?b) Anxiety doesn't produce "high fever." I'd suggest you see your doctor for an evaluation.Good luck.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Please help

HelloPlease doc help me, I have tested HIV negative, but I have strange (looks unhealthy) irregular fungal like (excema!? parasite? herpes? fat bulbs?) stuff under and in my nipples. Also when I look at them in the mirror, I see some irregular spots...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Everyone's nipples have 'bumps' in the skin-- that's normal. I can't get a clearer mental picture than that from what you've told me. For a definitive diagnosis, please see a physician.... Read more »

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