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Infection issue

Hi Doctors, I went for an anoscopy and the doctor used the reusable anoscope which was inside a tray filled with water then he washed it in a tap water and then inserted it in anus. There were some fissures on my anus. Is this the way through which I can carry some hiv infection? Thanks

Dizziness??

So yesterday I felt sudden dizziness and subtle imbalance. Had to rest after that, whole night wasn't so active like always. Then the next morning it felt like heaviness on the head and imbalance, unsteady while walking or movement. And 2 days back I got excessive sweating while working. So need to know is this happening due to heat or anything like that?

Infection white patch

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

Home IV Iron for 88yo Female (Hb 7.0)

Patient is an 88-year-old Female with severe anemia (Hb: 7.0 g/dL). Doctor has prescribed Iron Sucrose (Irozorb-S) IV injection. We live in a remote location, making hospital transport very difficult. Is it safe to administer this injection at home given her age? We are extremely concerned about the risk of Anaphylaxis (severe reaction). What emergency precautions or medicines (like Adrenaline) are mandatory? Also, are there any high-absorption oral alternatives (like Liposomal Iron) that can raise Hb levels quickly for an 88-year-old?

Rabies vaccine issue

In Sep 2025 i completed 4 Doses of Rabies vaccine and after one month oct 2025 i re-exposed and took 2 more doses ..and now 27 April 2026 ...I re exposed again ..so need more vaccines?...or sufficient

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Dr. Thomas E Wanko - Internal Medicine
Dr. Thomas E Wanko Internal Medicine (Medical School, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 53 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
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Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri - Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Master’s Degree in Physiology, Medical degree, DO, B.A., M.A., M.D., Undergraduate Degree in Humanities and Health Science) 43 years experience The James Cancer Center
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