The symptoms of HIV/AIDS really depend on the stage of the disease. In fact, in the very beginning, you may think you just have the flu (fever, sore throat, headache, rash and swollen glands). This is brief and usually goes away.
Then you can remain symptom free for up to 10 years! However, when symptoms do appear, they may include:
fever
diarrhea
weight loss
swollen lymph nodes
coughing
These symptoms will progress over time to:
higher fevers
shortness of breath
night sweats
chills
unusual mouth or tongue lesions
visual issues
weight loss
headaches
chronic diarrhea
long term swollen lymph nodes
You can also develop Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma and females can develop cervical cancer. This is not an expected development since AIDS treatments have limited the risk of the development of these cancers.
2007-07-21 21:23:02
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answered by ilse72 7
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The majority of people infected by HIV develop a flu-like illness within a month or two after the virus enters the body. This illness, known as primary or acute HIV infection, may last for a few weeks. Possible signs and symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Rash
Chills
Sore throat
Mouth or genital ulcers
Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck
Joint pain
Night sweats
Diarrhea
Although the symptoms of primary HIV infection may be mild enough to go unnoticed, the amount of virus in the bloodstream (viral load) is particularly high at this time. As a result, HIV infection spreads more efficiently during primary infection than during the next stage of infection.
2014-06-05 23:06:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Early Signs and Symptoms of HIV
Some people experience signs and symptoms of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), as soon as they become infected, while others do not. When they occur, early signs and symptoms are often mistaken for the flu or a mild viral infection. Initial signs and symptoms of HIV include:
Fever
Headache
Tiredness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin
Any symptoms from becoming infected typically resolve in one to four weeks.
As you can see, the signs and symptoms of HIV infection are similar to those for many different viral infections. The only way to know for sure if you are infected with HIV is to be tested. Many people infected with HIV do not have any signs and symptoms at all for many years.
Later Signs and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says the following signs and symptoms may be warning signs of late-stage HIV infection:
rapid weight loss
dry cough
recurring fever or profuse night sweats
profound and unexplained fatigue
swollen lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck
diarrhea lasting more than a week
white spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue, in the mouth, or in the throat
pneumonia
red, brown, pink, or purplish blotches on or under the skin or inside the mouth, nose, or eyelids
memory loss, depression, and other neurological disorders
2014-06-04 17:49:14
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answered by Anonymous
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