does anyone know how to find out without going to the doctor what the early sings of AIDS are.?

Question

I really think I might have a family that just might have AIDS and I would like to know if anyone knows what the sings are

Answer 1

You can buy at-home AIDS tests that allow you to send a blood sample (finger prick) to a lab to be tested. Some take two weeks, and some take only 3 days. Go to www.aids.org to find out more.

Answer 2

Top 10 HIV Signs, Symptoms and Solutions
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

Stage I: HIV disease is asymptomatic and not categorized as AIDS
Stage II: includes minor mucocutaneous manifestations and recurrent upper respiratory tract infections
Stage III: includes unexplained chronic diarrhea for longer than a month, severe bacterial infections and pulmonary tuberculosis
Stage IV: includes toxoplasmosis of the brain, candidiasis of the esophagus, trachea, bronchi or lungs and Kaposi's sarcoma; these diseases are indicators of AIDS.

Answer 4

i don't think you can tell without a test that's why so many people are getting it the have unprotected sex because it don't look like there is anything wrong with the person aids can take along time to break your body down

Answer 5

well first they would have to be HIV positive--then it turns to aids--symptoms diarrhea, loss of weight, night sweats, pneumonia, sores on body---u can buy a test at walgreens for like 50 bucks and send the results in the mail --confidential

Answer 6

You have to go to a Lab for a Blood Test.

Answer 7

You gotta get tested. You can't F around with that kind of stuff because by the time it shows its too late for you and your partner(s)

Answer 8

They may have Cancer and don't know it
This is one sign of an wasting disease
or something else