18 Symptoms indicating that you might have Aids
If you are worried you might have HIV/Aids, it’s best you get a check-up as soon as possible.
Within a few weeks of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur.
Then the disease is usually asymptomatic (no symptoms) … until it progresses to Aids (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Story regards of South Coast Herald.
Aids symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.
It’s probably a good idea to see the doctor urgently if you any of these symptoms listed below.
Bear in mind that any of these on their own could, of course, be linked to something else, but still, it’s wise to seek medical attention sooner rather than later.
SYMPTOMS:
1. Pain in the abdomen
2. Pain/difficulty swallowing
3. Dry cough
4. Fatigue
5. Fever
6. Loss of appetite
7. Malaise/illness
8. Night sweats/sweating
9. Nausea, persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, or watery diarrhoea
10. Mouth ulcers or white tongue
11. Groin sores or swelling
12. Opportunistic infection
13. Headache
14. Oral thrush
15. Pneumonia
16. Red blotches/skin rash
17. Severe unintentional weight loss
18. Swollen lymph nodes
(Source: Mayo Clinic and others).
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The AIDS Helpline number is 0800 012 322.
HIV911 is an organisation that has a comprehensive directory of HIV services in South Africa. Their number is 0860 448 911.
If you are depressed and need to talk to someone, LifeLine’s number is 0861 322 322.
