5 SYMPTOMS OF HIV YOU SHOULD KNOW

HIV, also known as Human Immunodeficiency syndrome is a condition in which the victim suffers serious damage to their immune system. This damage usually wears down the body’s immune system, and opens it up to all sorts of diseases and sicknesses. HIV can be fatal if unnoticed or treated immediately. It is transferable from person to person, and currently has no cure.

Like most killer diseases, a lot of people who have them do not know they do. This is because the symptoms sometimes start gradually, and take a while to completely manifest.

It is important to know, however, that being diagnosed with HIV or AIDS isn’t the end of life. As much as there isn’t yet a known cure for the condition, it can well be managed, and victims can live normal, happy lives.

Here are some known symptoms of HIV in men.

HEADACHES

One of the first symptoms of the flu related symptoms of HIV is an unrelenting headache. The headaches may develop into chronic debilitating migraines.

Migraines become chronic after affecting a person for 15 or more days per month. 50% of people infected with HIV will experience headaches as a symptom, while 27% will experience chronic migraines.

This is compared to the general population, where only 2% of people suffer from chronic migraines.

WEIGHT LOSS

Weight loss in HIV infected individuals is common through the progression of the disease. When first infected, the flu like symptoms can cause nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. This can cause a temporary loss in weight.

As the illness progresses, weight loss can be caused by a condition called “AIDS wasting”.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services categorise a person as having AIDS wasting when they have lost 10% or more of their body weight, and have experienced related weight loss symptoms for a period greater than 30 days.

YEAST INFECTION

As HIV develops, the infected person’s immune system becomes compromised. One of the starting symptoms of a failing immune system is bodily infections.

 

Yeast infections are very common, and they affect more than just women. The cause of this infection is a fungus called Candida. It can affect the body in different ways, such as vaginal yeast infections, thrush, intestinal infections, and more.

Getting rid of these infections may prove futile until HIV medication is in place.

FATIGUE

Fatigue associated with HIV may be the most under-reported symptom. Many people suffer from chronic fatigue but do not realize it is a medical condition.

Chronic fatigue is tiredness that cannot be alleviated with rest. Fatigue is first reported in the flu like symptoms that accompany the early stages of HIV. Once this phase is complete, fatigue may not appear until AIDS develops.

COLD SORES

Cold sores can be a symptom of HIV. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex virus. It can occur as genital, rectal, or oral herpes.

Anyone can be infected with herpes, regardless of their HIV status. Those who are infected with HIV and have cold sores may suffer from recurrent outbreaks of the herpes virus.

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7 Comments on "5 SYMPTOMS OF HIV YOU SHOULD KNOW"

  1. Akii morish | March 9, 2019 at 12:10 pm |

    Are those the only signs and syndrome of HIV/AIDS.

  2. it true

  3. Yes you have educative stories

  4. Very very imortant

  5. we are much thankful administration, this is much important.

  6. oryema William | May 6, 2019 at 1:25 am |

    what’s the first symptom of HIV

  7. can it be curwd

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