What are the signs and symptoms of the HIV AIDS?

Answer 1

in the beggings in some people there isn't even signs go to the doc, or a free clinic, and ask to be tested if your worried, it only takes a sec to do, teehee

Answer 2

Top 10 HIV Signs

1) Depression
Everyone has had days where they were feeling a little "blue". We all have been "down in the dumps" or felt "blah" But when these feelings last longer than a couple weeks you may be suffering from depression.

2) Diarrhea
Diarrhea can be a life threatening problem if not treated correctly and rapidly. But what can you do about this nagging problem? Take a look.

3) Thrush
We have all had morning mouth...that stale, pasty, bad tasting yuk that coats your mouth each morning. But never fear because with one good brushing, your mouth is as fresh as a daisy. But what if the bad taste and and white coating doesn't go away with a simple brushing? Then you may have the most common HIV opportunistic infection...thrush.

4) Weight Loss
Weight loss is a common problem in HIV and AIDS. Unless you are actively trying to lose weight by exercising and watching what you eat, weight loss is a serious problem

5) Lipodystrophy
People infected with HIV are living longer and more productive lives. A large part of the reason is the introduction of medication combinations into standard HIV care. But with the benefits of medications also comes some unforeseen problems. One such problem is fat redistribution syndrome or lipodystrophy.

6) Lactic Acidosis
This emerging problem can make you sick, miserable, and can even be fatal. But what is lactic acidosis?

7) Sinus Infections
Your head feels congested and full. The pressure behind your eyes makes it hard to concentrate. The pounding in your head and face is relentless. The dreaded sinus infection.

8) Fatigue
Fatigue is a common problem in HIV and AIDS. To treat fatigue, one must decide what is causing the problem.

9) Nausea / Vomiting
Nausea is not only aggravating and can make you feel sick, when associated with vomiting it can be dangerous.

10) Burning and Tingling of the Feet and Hands
That burning in your feet can be very painful. But why do you have this and what can be done?

Answer 3

A weak immune system, if you are sick, and having trouble recovering or getting better, getting over infections or pains. The symptoms of AIDS are primarily the result of conditions that do not normally develop in individuals with healthy immune systems. Most of these conditions are infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that are normally controlled by the elements of the immune system that HIV damages. Opportunistic infections are common in people with AIDS.[18] HIV affects nearly every organ system. People with AIDS also have an increased risk of developing various cancers such as Kaposi sarcoma, cervical cancer and cancers of the immune system known as lymphomas.

Additionally, people with AIDS often have systemic symptoms of infection like fevers, sweats (particularly at night), swollen glands, chills, weakness, and weight loss.[19][20] After the diagnosis of AIDS is made, the current average survival time with antiretroviral therapy is estimated to be now more than 5 years,[21] but because new treatments continue to be developed and because HIV continues to evolve resistance to treatments, estimates of survival time are likely to continue to change. Without antiretroviral therapy, death normally occurs within a year.[7] Most patients die from opportunistic infections or malignancies associated with the progressive failure of the immune system

Answer 4

For the most part HIV/AIDS is a asympotmatic disease, meaning that there are few sympotoms.

However, the HIV disease will remain dormant for 6months to 10years while it is invading your bodies blood cells and immune cells. It becomes AIDS when the disease actually attacks the host cells it has invaded. The victim feels tired, and gets sick very easily and also will catch oppertunistic diseases like TB strains that normally healthy people wouldn't catch.

A blood or saliva test should tell you if you are HIV/AIDS positive and can be done at your local health center. They also offer therapy, both medical and emtional for you and your family.

Answer 5

Many times there are no symptoms at all. That said, at the time of initial infection some people experience flu like symptoms...some don't. When a person moves into the symptomatic stage there could be a specific type of pneumonia called PCP pneumonia or other chronic infections called opportunistic infections. Things like oral thrush, or common illness that just don't quite heal. See the site below. It's a great resource.

Answer 6

Their are not alot of signs but . Some of the signs that it is full blown AIDs are: legions(sores) in the face and head area that don't or are slow to heal. sometimes rapid weight loss is also asign. but not always the right sign. in other words somtimes ther are no syptoms at all just be careful.

Answer 7

I know someting that pervents HIV and AIDS all together!!! DONT HAVE SEX UNTILL YOU ARE MARRIED YOU RETARDS! Then get your spouce to get checked!!!

Answer 8

falling health'weight loss and repeated illnesses could be the first signs

Answer 9

Here's a fat artcile about the top 10 signs.

http://aids.about.com/cs/conditions/tp/signs.htm

Answer 10

Please see the webpages for more details on HIV AIDS.