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MEN, SEE HOW TO KNOW IF A LADY HAVE HIV
Early symptoms of HIV infection may be mild and easily dismissed. But even without noticeable symptoms, an infected person can still pass the virus to others. That’s one of many reasons why it’s important to know if you have the disease.
If you’re a woman, you may wonder how HIV s
ymptoms for you might differ from those for men. Many HIV symptoms are the same for men and women, but not all. Here’s a list of 10 common symptoms, including those that are specific to women.
ymptoms for you might differ from those for men. Many HIV symptoms are the same for men and women, but not all. Here’s a list of 10 common symptoms, including those that are specific to women.
Early symptoms
1. Early symptoms
In the early weeks after becoming infected with HIV, it’s not uncommon for people to be without symptoms. Some people may have mild flu-like symptoms, including:
In the early weeks after becoming infected with HIV, it’s not uncommon for people to be without symptoms. Some people may have mild flu-like symptoms, including:
fever
headache
lack of energy
Often, these symptoms go away within a few weeks. In some cases, it may take as many as 10 years for more severe symptoms to appear.
headache
lack of energy
Often, these symptoms go away within a few weeks. In some cases, it may take as many as 10 years for more severe symptoms to appear.
SKIN PROBLEMS
2. Skin rashes and skin sores
Most people with HIV develop skin problems. Rash is the most common symptom of HIV. In a person with HIV, the skin can become extremely sensitive to irritants and sunlight. A rash may appear as a flat red patch with small bumps, and skin may become flaky.
Most people with HIV develop skin problems. Rash is the most common symptom of HIV. In a person with HIV, the skin can become extremely sensitive to irritants and sunlight. A rash may appear as a flat red patch with small bumps, and skin may become flaky.
Sores, or lesions, may form on the skin of the mouth, genitals, and anus, and may be difficult to treat. People with HIV are also at increased risk of herpes and shingles. With proper medication, skin problems may become less severe.
SWOLLEN GLANDS
3. Swollen glands
We all have lymph nodes throughout our bodies, including the neck, back of the head, armpits, and groin. As part of the immune system, our lymph nodes fend off infections by storing immune cells and filtering for harmful substances. As the HIV infection begins to spread, the immune system kicks into high gear. The result is enlarged lymph nodes, commonly known as swollen glands. It’s often one of the first signs of HIV. In people infected with HIV, swollen glands may last for several months.
We all have lymph nodes throughout our bodies, including the neck, back of the head, armpits, and groin. As part of the immune system, our lymph nodes fend off infections by storing immune cells and filtering for harmful substances. As the HIV infection begins to spread, the immune system kicks into high gear. The result is enlarged lymph nodes, commonly known as swollen glands. It’s often one of the first signs of HIV. In people infected with HIV, swollen glands may last for several months.
INFECTIONS
4. Infections
HIV makes it harder for the immune system to fight off germs, so it’s easier for opportunistic infections to take hold. Some of these include pneumonia, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C. People with HIV are more prone to infections of the skin, eyes, lungs, kidneys, digestive tract, and brain. It may also be more difficult to treat common ailments like the flu.
HIV makes it harder for the immune system to fight off germs, so it’s easier for opportunistic infections to take hold. Some of these include pneumonia, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C. People with HIV are more prone to infections of the skin, eyes, lungs, kidneys, digestive tract, and brain. It may also be more difficult to treat common ailments like the flu.
Taking extra precautions, including frequent hand washing and taking HIV medications, can help prevent some of these illnesses and their complications.
FEVER AND NIGHT SWEATS
5. Fever and night sweats
People infected with HIV may experience long periods of low-grade fever. A temperature between 99.8°F and 100.8°F (37.6°C and 38.2°C) is considered to be a low-grade fever. Your body develops a fever when something is wrong, but the cause isn’t always obvious. Because it’s a low-grade fever, those who are unaware of their HIV-positive status may ignore the symptom. Sometimes, night sweats that can interfere with sleep may accompany fever.
People infected with HIV may experience long periods of low-grade fever. A temperature between 99.8°F and 100.8°F (37.6°C and 38.2°C) is considered to be a low-grade fever. Your body develops a fever when something is wrong, but the cause isn’t always obvious. Because it’s a low-grade fever, those who are unaware of their HIV-positive status may ignore the symptom. Sometimes, night sweats that can interfere with sleep may accompany fever.
MENSTRUAL CHANGES
6. Menstrual changes
Women with HIV can have changes to their menstrual cycle. Your period may be lighter or heavier than normal, or you may not have a period at all. You may also have more severe premenstrual symptoms.
Women with HIV can have changes to their menstrual cycle. Your period may be lighter or heavier than normal, or you may not have a period at all. You may also have more severe premenstrual symptoms.
BACTERIAL AND YEAST INFECTIONS
7. Bacterial and yeast infections
Bacterial and yeast infections may be more common in women who are HIV-positive. They may also be harder to treat.
Bacterial and yeast infections may be more common in women who are HIV-positive. They may also be harder to treat.
STIS
8. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
HIV also increases your risk of getting STIs, including:
HIV also increases your risk of getting STIs, including:
chlamydia
trichomoniasis
gonorrhea
human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to genital warts or even cervical cancer
If you have genital herpes, your outbreaks may be worse and happen more often. Also, your body may not respond as well to your herpes treatment.
trichomoniasis
gonorrhea
human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to genital warts or even cervical cancer
If you have genital herpes, your outbreaks may be worse and happen more often. Also, your body may not respond as well to your herpes treatment.
PID
9. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
PID is an infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. PID in HIV-positive women may be harder to treat. Also, symptoms may last longer than usual or return more often.
PID is an infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. PID in HIV-positive women may be harder to treat. Also, symptoms may last longer than usual or return more often.
ADVANCED SYMPTOMS
10. Advanced symptoms of HIV and AIDS
As HIV progresses, symptoms can include:
As HIV progresses, symptoms can include:
diarrhea
nausea and vomiting
weight loss
severe headache
joint pain
muscle aches
shortness of breath
chronic cough
trouble swallowing
In the later stages, HIV can lead to:
nausea and vomiting
weight loss
severe headache
joint pain
muscle aches
shortness of breath
chronic cough
trouble swallowing
In the later stages, HIV can lead to:
short-term memory loss
mental confusion
coma
The most advanced stage of HIV is called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). At this stage, the immune system is severely compromised and infections become increasingly hard to fight off. Certain cancers mark the transition from HIV to AIDS. These are called “AIDS-defining cancers” and include Kaposi sarcoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. They also include cervical cancer, which is specific to women.
mental confusion
coma
The most advanced stage of HIV is called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). At this stage, the immune system is severely compromised and infections become increasingly hard to fight off. Certain cancers mark the transition from HIV to AIDS. These are called “AIDS-defining cancers” and include Kaposi sarcoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. They also include cervical cancer, which is specific to women.
These will help to take precaustion and preventive measurement.
SOURCE:2MEALDEAL
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