Patient's question:
Previously, I had a prostate examination (rectal insertion) at a urology hospital where I had seen some advertisements. During this thorough examination, the doctor injured my anus, causing it to bleed, and it took a whole day to heal. Later, I learned that the hospital is not very professional and is primarily focused on earning a lot of money from patients. Therefore, I am now worried that I might have been infected with HIV during this rectal ultrasound examination. I always feel that these hospitals are similar to children's hospitals in nature. Are these urology hospitals legitimate medical facilities?What kind of help I am seeking: I would like to ask all the doctors, are these urology hospitals legitimate medical facilities? Are the sterilization and testing methods of such hospitals (urology hospitals) standardized? Could I be infected with HIV? Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort in the upper middle abdomen, but I haven't had nausea or vomiting, and I also have mild headaches.
Doctor's answer:
Although some of these hospitals may not charge very standardly, the situation you mentioned is generally not likely to be infected with HIV, because when performing this rectal ultrasound, a disposable cover is usually placed on the probe, which can prevent the spread of HIV.Advice: Don't worry, the situation you mentioned will not lead to HIV infection. Relax and hope my explanation helps you. Prostate patients can use folk remedies as supplementary treatment in daily life while understanding and undergoing symptomatic treatment. It is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness in daily diet and never overeat or binge drink.