Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

post from health trekker on 22 August 2008 09:12:00 AM. © health trekker

Top Ten Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
1. Depression
2. Diarrhea
3. Thrush- yeast-like fungi commonly found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina, which can become clinically infectious in immune-compromised persons
4. Weight Loss
5. Lipodystrophy (Fat redistribution syndrome)
6. Sinus infection
7. Fatigue
8. Nausea and Vomiting
9. Lactic Acidosis- lactic acid builds up in the body due to the destruction of mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell.
10. Peripheral Neuropathy- burning and tingling of the feet and hands

First, please do not to rely on the HIV symptoms as stated in this post to establish whether or not you are infected with the HIV virus, because these symptoms are similar to symptoms of many other diseases. The primary symptoms are actually flu-like symptoms. The best way to know whether you are positive or not is to have an HIV test done.

Primary HIV Infection
fever
headache
pain in the limbs
sore throat
swollen lymph nodes
fatigue
loss of appetite
diarrhea
skin rash

Asymptomatic HIV Infection
In this phase, which can last 8 to 9 years, there are no symptoms at all. Nevertheless, in this period of time the HIV virus is reproducing itself and keeps destroying the immune cells.

Symptomatic HIV Infection
long-lasting swollen lymph nodes
permanent night sweat
long-lasting diarrhea
persistent fever
severe weight loss
fungal diseases
dermatitis
dry cough and breathlessness
chronic fatigue

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