Hand, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 12

HIV infection The nurse took a container with a yellow sharp object box that had some blood stains on it. Then the nurse handed me something or touched me. At that time, I had a small skin injury next to my thumb nail that was bleeding a little, and there was a small cat scratch ...

HIV infection I have some small cuts next to my thumb nail that are bleeding, and during the process, my hand accidentally came into contact with a medical device, specifically a container used for disposing of used disposable needles. I would like to know if this could lead to a...

HIV infection I have some small cuts next to my thumb nail that are bleeding, and during the process, my hand accidentally came into contact with a medical device, which is a container used for disposing of used disposable needles. I would like to know if this could lead to an HI...

Infection issues Hello Doctor: During dinner, while eating risotto with shrimp, I accidentally got pricked by the shrimp head when I was peeling it. At that moment, I noticed a small drop of red blood, which I squeezed out, then washed my hands and disinfected the area with hydro...

After receiving the AZ vaccine, I experienced joint stiffness and pain? Doctor: Hello, I received my first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on July 30, 2021; the second and third doses of Moderna on October 3, 2021, and March 14, 2022. I am approximately 50 years old. About 1 to 2...

The flu fever has subsided, but I still feel weakness in my hands and feet? Doctor, does the fever subsiding mean that the flu is over? Also, why do my hands and feet still feel weak even after the fever has gone down? Thank you, doctor.

Fibromyalgia and hand numbness? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from hand pain and numbness for about three years. Initially, I was examined at two major hospitals in central Taiwan, and they both indicated issues related to autoimmune rheumatic arthritis. I was on medicatio...

HIV infection 1. Hello, doctor: I recently purchased an HIV test kit (Kenvair) from the pharmacy, which is currently offered by the Centers for Disease Control. I would like to ask if this test kit detects antibodies, does it contain any components of the HIV virus itself? After ...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. I visited a place today where an accident recently occurred, and I became quite anxious. After taking a hot shower and then washing my hands with cold water, I noticed a slight tingling sensation on...

Regarding issues related to HIV/AIDS and various other infectious diseases? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask two questions. First, if a person with HIV or other infectious diseases uses a toilet and leaves potentially infectious materials on the flush handle, and I later use it...

The possible causes of swelling and pain in the first joint of the right hand's ring finger may include: 1. **Osteoarthritis**: Degenerative joint disease that can cause pain and swelling in the joints. 2. **Rheumatoid Arthritis**: An autoimmune condition that leads to infl...

Nausea and discomfort? In the past few days, I have been experiencing a nauseating sensation in my throat. It's not painful, but it feels like something is there, and I can't seem to burp it out. Additionally, I occasionally feel mild discomfort in my upper left abdomen...

Muscle twitching Last week, I had a minor abrasion, and in the past few days, I've experienced occasional slight muscle twitching in my legs, arms, and abdomen that resolves quickly. Additionally, I have a bit of soreness near my tailbone, and sometimes my heels and hands su...

Excessive worrying? Hello Doctor, my fasting blood glucose this year was 97 mg/dL (measured in the morning, last year it was 93 mg/dL). I usually control my intake of sugary drinks, having a hand-shaken beverage at most once a week. My BMI is 18. I went to the lab for an HbA1c te...

HIV infection 1. If your hands touched someone else's blood and you didn't wash them before touching your mucous membranes, there is a potential risk of infection. However, the risk is generally lower compared to direct blood-to-blood contact. 2. If both wounds are fre...

Risk of HIV Infection Hello, doctor. I work in the service industry, and today a machine in the store broke down. When the repair technician came to fix it, I noticed he had an open wound on his finger that hadn't scabbed over. I asked him what happened, and he said he accid...

Basic HIV Transmission Issues Hello, I am person 178279 and I have a few basic questions about HIV transmission: 1. If I touch someone else's blood with my hands and forget to wash them before going to the restroom, is there a risk of infection? 2. If my phone comes into ...

Blood infection Hello, doctor. Following up on the previous question, during vaccination, due to the high number of people, the nurse did not follow the standard disinfection procedures. It was also noticed that there was blood on her hands (unknown whose it was) during the injec...

Viral infection If the nurse did not follow the standard hand hygiene protocols due to a high number of patients and you noticed blood on their hands during the injection (unknown whose blood it was), the risk of infection depends on several factors, including the presence of vir...

Blood infection If a nurse has blood on their hands during vaccination (unknown whose blood it is), what is the likelihood of me getting infected? Is the risk of infection high just from receiving a vaccine injection? Thank you.