Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

Top Ten Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
1. Depression
2. Diarrhea
3. Thrush- yeast-like fungi commonly found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina, which can become clinically infectious in immune-compromised persons
4. Weight Loss
5. Lipodystrophy (Fat redistribution syndrome)
6. Sinus infection
7. Fatigue
8. Nausea and Vomiting
9. Lactic Acidosis- lactic acid builds up in the body due to the destruction of mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell.
10. Peripheral Neuropathy- burning and tingling of the feet and hands


First, please do not to rely on the HIV symptoms as stated in this post to establish whether or not you are infected with the HIV virus, because these symptoms are similar to symptoms of many other diseases. The primary symptoms are actually flu-like symptoms. The best way to know whether you are positive or not is to have an HIV test done.

• Primary HIV Infection
  fever
  headache
  pain in the limbs
  sore throat
  swollen lymph nodes
  fatigue
  loss of appetite
  diarrhea
  skin rash

• Asymptomatic HIV Infection
  In this phase, which can last 8 to 9 years, there are no symptoms at all. Nevertheless, in this period of time the HIV virus is reproducing itself and keeps destroying the immune cells.

• Symptomatic HIV Infection
  long-lasting swollen lymph nodes
  permanent night sweat
  long-lasting diarrhea
  persistent fever
  severe weight loss
  fungal diseases
  dermatitis
  dry cough and breathlessness
  chronic fatigue