Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Gynecologists and Obstetrician and IVF Expert, Nurture IVF Centre spoke about HIV symptoms among women they shouldn't ignore
After cancer, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is one of the biggest reasons for deaths across the globe. December 1 is observed as World AIDS day to raise awareness among people - on the causes, symptoms, prevention and cure of AIDS.
AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Women and men both are equally at risk of getting AIDS without proper care and precaution.
Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Gynecologists and Obstetrician and IVF Expert, Nurture IVF Centre shares, “Most people who get infected don’t even know. In Beginning of the infection (a stage known as acute HIV infection or acute retroviral syndrome), some people notice things like fever, aches, and sore throat."
She also reveals the symptoms in women that might hint at HIV. Surprisingly, these symptoms are quite the common symptoms.
Take a look:
Early, flu-like symptoms:
In the early days after contracting HIV, it’s not uncommon for people to be without symptoms. Some people may have mild flu-like symptoms.
Unexplained weight loss and loss of Appetite:
Weight loss also known as "AIDS wasting," is a sign of advanced HIV infection which could be due in part to severe diarrhea.
Failure to Thrive:
Frequent low grade fever, Joint pain and feeling of malaise may sometimes be the symptoms.
Skin rashes and skin sores:
The rash is a common symptom of HIV AIDS, and many different types of skin rashes are associated with the condition. They may have a symptom of HIV itself or the result of a coeval infection or condition.
Swollen glands:
Lymph nodes are located in the human body, including the neck, back of the head, armpits, and groin. As HIV begins to spread, the immune system starts to weaken this result in enlarged lymph nodes, commonly known as swollen glands.
Infections:
HIV makes a barrier for the immune system to fight off germs, so it’s easier for opportunistic infections (OIs). People with HIV are also more prone to infections in particular areas like Skins, Eyes, Lungs and Kidneys etc.
Menstrual changes:
There is a change in the menstrual cycle of women experiencing HIV, they also have severe premenstrual symptoms.
Increased outbreaks of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs):
HIV worsen symptoms of other sexually transmitted infections. HIV can also cause more intense outbreaks in people with genital herpes. Their bodies may not respond to herpes treatment.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a disease of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. PID in HIV-positive women may be tough to treat. Symptoms may last longer than usual.
Meningitis:
As HIV spreads through your central nervous system, it can cause viral meningitis, Cryptococcal meningitis is commonly associated with HIV.
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