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HIV related hypochondia
I have struggled with hypochondria in relation to the HIV virus for 19 years because my lips became red when i went through depression and never recovered from then. i have no social life and my circle is shrinking each year. I feel that pple think that i have AIDS when they see my red lips so i dont eat or speak in public. Goes out only to work. I have had tests later and came negative but it did not help since the lips are still red and the pple around only know that it is HIV. Can you help. I
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I understand your concern. Redness of lips or hyperpigmentation as we medically call it may occur due to a wide variety of problems ranging from any physical illness like anemia, skin disease, use of cigarettes drugs or alcohol, or even by taking medications like antibiotics. Proper evaluation to rule out the above conditions is vital before coming to a conclusion. So there is no reason for you to think and unnecessarily worry that ur problem may be due to hiv only. Your anxiety is easily manageable with appropriate treatment. Some counselling sessions along with medical help also might be useful for you. I would also be more than happy to help you with that if you are looking for online assistance. Discussions will be held confidential. You can directly consult with me through Practo as needed. Online chat consultation is also available.
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If d tests r negative for hiv den u must be having AIDS phobia. It's just an anxiety disorder due to some neurochemical imbalance in your brain. Consult a psychiatrist for assistance n counseling.
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