Thursday, 28 November 2013

HIV Symptoms – Frequently Asked Questions



What is HIV?

HIV stands for the human immunodeficiency virus which weakens the immune system in humans. It is present in the blood (including menstrual blood), vaginal fluid and semen of the person suffering from HIV.

What is AIDS?

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is acquired and not inherited. Immune Deficiency refers to a breakdown of the immune system of the body. A syndrome is a disease which might be related with another disease. Diseases which use the weak immunity of a person’s body are used to indicate the onset of AIDS.

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

HIV leads to AIDS. If someone has HIV, they may not suffer from AIDS. It weakens the body to various cancers and infections. People with HIV experience a slow progression to AIDS. It can take years to develop. If the HIV symptoms are not treated, people might fall ill and develop AIDS within 5 to 10 years. a small number of people do not experience deteriorating health even after a decade.

What are the common symptoms of HIV?

Different symptoms may be the same as those that are seen in many other illnesses. If you suspect a risk of acquiring HIV or demonstrate some specific signs for a month or more, see your doctor. The common HIV symptoms include:

  • Flu
  • Extreme exhaustion and tiredness
  • Chills, night sweats and fevers
  • Fast weight loss for no specific reason
  • Enlarged lymph glands in the groin, neck or underarm
  • Unusual marks or white spots inside the mouth
  • Bumps and marks on the skin, flat or raised, usually purplish and painless
  • Continuous cough or dry cough
  • Reduced appetite
  • Diarrhea

What are the stages of HIV infection?

Primary illness and Seroconversion: A few individuals can get infected with HIV without coming to know of it. Some people can experience a seroconversion illness within 2 to 6 weeks of infection. The symptoms of the illness are not too specific and may include fever, diarrhea, rash and exhaustion. These HIV symptoms may be commonly found in other ailments and hence might not seem remarkable or noticeable in the beginning.

Asymptomatic HIV infection: The seroconversion might be followed with years or months of the HIV infection damaging the immune system of the individual without demonstrating any outward symptoms or indications. However, a few individuals can experience constant swelling of their lymph nodes. This is the period of asymptomatic infection. At this time, a constant battle is taking place between the HIV infection and their immune system.

Symptomatic HIV infection: The signs of the symptomatic HIV infection can include fevers, the lack of energy, night sweats, prolonged instances of diarrhea and persistent thrushes in women.

How is HIV diagnosed?
Diagnosis of HIV can be done with the rapid test kit. In the test, a preliminary result is available at the clinic within 30 minutes. However, the results should be confirmed with additional laboratory tests. Before and after counseling should be availed.



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