Symptoms of HIV And AIDS

In this article, we will explain more about the symptoms of HIV and AIDS. If you do not know about HIV and AIDS, read the definition of HIV and AIDS. HIV infection appears in three stages. The first stage is seroconversion. The second stage is a period when no symptoms appear. Moreover, the third stage is transformed HIV infection into AIDS.

Early HIV Symptoms

The First Stage

People who were infected with the HIV suffer flu-like illness. After this, HIV does not cause any symptoms for several years. Flu-like symptoms will appear a few weeks after infection. This condition is often referred to as seroconversion.

It is estimated that about 8 out of 10 people were infected with HIV have experienced this. The most common symptoms are:

• Sore throat
• Fever
• A rash on the body usually does not itch
• Swollen lymph stains
• Weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Painful joints
• Muscle ache

The above symptoms can last up to one month. This condition is a sign of the immune system is fighting the virus. However, these symptoms can be caused by diseases other than HIV. This condition is not solely due to HIV infection.

flu-like symptoms

Conduct an HIV test if you are at risk for infection or when suffering the symptoms mentioned above. However, remember, not all people experience the same symptoms like those mentioned above. If you feel you've done something that makes you at risk for infection, visit a clinic or hospital to undergo an HIV test.

The Second Stage

After the initial symptoms disappear, usually HIV does not cause further symptoms for years (the window period). This situation is the stage when the HIV infection progresses without symptoms. The existing virus continues to spread and damage the immune system. At this juncture, you will feel healthy and no problems. You may not realize that you are already infected, but you can transmit the infection to others. This steps could walk about ten years or even more.

other HIV symptoms

The Third stage or Last Stage of HIV Infection

If it left untreated, HIV weakens the body's ability to fight infection. With this condition, you will be more susceptible to serious illness. The final stage is more commonly known as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

Here are the presenting symptoms in the last stage of HIV infection:

• Spleen node or lymph nodes in the neck and groin are swollen.
• A fever that lasts more than ten days.
• Almost feeling exhausted at every moment.
• Night sweats.
• Loss of the Weight Body with no known cause.
• Purple spots on the skin.
• Difficult to breathe.
• Severe diarrhea and sustainable.
• Infection of fungal in the mouth, throat or vagina.
• Easy bruising or bleeding without cause.

The risk of getting a deadly disease will increase at this stage. Such as cancer, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. However, despite this fatal disease, HIV treatment can still be done. Handling it early can help improve health.

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