i was working with money at my jobs and a customer handed me a bill with blood on it. it looked dried but might not have been .but i have cuts all over my hands from washing and working with knives can i get hep c or hiv this?

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May have knocked blood blister on man and little bleeding cuts on hands what's the chances i will get hep c or hiv?

Answer 1

None: HIV and Hepatitis B and C cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism. Hand hygiene rules still apply as to risk for transmission for other bacteria including hepatitis A.

Answer 2

No: Blotchy skin is normally related to some increased fluid in the deeper layers of the skin. This is the same as what happens when your ankles swell. This is normal in pregnancy since blood vessels dilate and have more fluid leak out into the surrounding tissues. If the swelling happens suddenly or seems severe, that is when you should call your doctor.

Answer 3

Unlikely related: But seeing your physician to get BP checked never a bad idea...Good luck.

Answer 4

Various: The usual warning signs of a pulmonary embolism (pe) include tachycardia (fast heart rate), dyspnea (shortness of breath), chest pain which can be pleuritic (ie hurts when you take a deep breath), fainting (known as syncope) and cyanosis (blue discoloration of the lips or nailbeds).

Answer 5

Most common: The most common sign of a pe is a fast heart rate. Unfortunately a lot of things can give you a fast heart rate. In truth, no symptoms at all can sometimes occur with a pe.

Answer 6

Variable: Symptoms can be variable- from no symptoms whatsoever- to increase heart rate, difficulty in breathing, chest pain especially when taking a deep breath, - these symptoms usually happen all of sudden. If the blood clot is large or affected the central /main arterial area- patient can pass out and people can die from blood clot in the lung. Low grade fever and coughing up blood also can happen.

Answer 7

Several signs: Shortness of breath, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, fainting, and rapid heart rate are all common symptoms of pulmonary emboli. It is one of the most challenging diagnoses to make in medicine on the basis of either symptoms or signs. Because of this, whenever there is a suspicion that is reasonably high, tests must be done to rule it in or out. Surgery, trauma, immobility cancer are risks.

Answer 8

Depends...: Some patients with pe have no symptoms at all. Other patients become acutely short of breath and can have very low oxygen levels, a rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, leg swelling as well as other signs and symptoms. If pe is suspected, a person should go to the nearest er as some pes are life-threatening.

Answer 9

Ultrasound. : It is unusual for blood clots in the calf to cause severe pain. However, the test is simple. Get an ultrasound to rule this out because you already have a personal history of deep vein thrombosis.

Answer 10

More likely minor pb: If constipated, the rocks you pass likely caused a fissure or scratch in the anal passage which leaks bright red blood onto the stool or puddles in the stool ready to pass. Dark red or purplish stool is more likely to represent polyps or other issues higher in the colon.See your doctor & have this assessed.

Answer 11

Take action: You should be seen. If you have blood in your stool weight loss and change in bowel habit. At 34 top choices would be inflammatory bowel disease or IBS. Probably best to see a gastroenterologist, but a good start would be with your PCP.

Answer 12

It is low...: Have your doctor explain the results so you can understand what the plan will be. Most likely it is an anemia due to iron deficiency, but need to rule out genetic reasons like thalassemias. Treatment is via iron supplements or foods rich in iron like green leafy vegetables, meats, beans and iron enriched cereals. Egg yolks are also a good source.

i was working with money at my jobs and a customer handed me a bill with blood on it. it looked dried but might not have been .but i have cuts all over my hands from washing and working with knives can i get hep c or hiv this?

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