HIV and AIDS is still a huge killer, and since the epidemic began there have been over 25 million deaths. Although there are claims that the figures have begun to decrease, this is not the real statistic, and unfortunately over 33 million people are still AIDS positive. You can live with HIV for many years and be treated for the effects it causes. However, if you have AIDS there is no cure, and the outcome will be death. Although the first stages of HIV may seem very insignificant as they develop they can lead to several other health problems. Initially you may only suffer from cold like symptoms, and have a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. However, the virus will slowly begin to attack other areas of your body and immune system. You will feel ill, and over time discomfort and pain will overtake your body as it begins to shut down.
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HIV will slowly begin to attack all of your vital organs, and even your neurological system will be affected. You will feel incredibly tired, and HIV fatigue is very common as your body fights against the disease. All of your stored energy will be taken up, and this energy needs to be replenished constantly. Parasites and fungal diseases all flourish when you have HIV, and viral hepatitis is usually found in all cases.
Due to your red blood cells diminishing you will suffer from anemia, and the oxygen being carried throughout your body to your vital organs is in short supply. Your heart will need to work far harder making you out of breath and tired most of the time. Sleep problems are very common when you have HIV, and you will find it difficult to rest at all. Not only will your body be suffering, but also your mind as well.
The medications that you will need to keep the disease in control will leave you with a loss of appetite, a change in your taste buds, and nausea. You may experience sores in your mouth that become painful, and all of these will place you at risk of malnutrition. Due to the fatigue and weakness you will not be able to exercise, which can cause your muscles to waste away.
The symptoms of HIV and AIDS do vary from patient to patient, and for some they are lucky and have mild symptoms. However, a huge majority of people suffer from extreme problems that will make them feel ill all of the time. Towards the end, HIV will affect your mind, and for some people this is the worst part of the disease. As your memory and your brain function is affected, this will be devastating.
HIV can sit undetected for many years, but when it manifests it can develop into AIDS very quickly. You will need to seek medical help and advice as soon as you think that you may be suffering from any of the symptoms connected with HIV. Unfortunately HIV can take some months to show even after the tests have been done, so you must act as soon as possible. This is a disease that you cannot afford to ignore.
