What are at least 3 symptoms of HIV?
If you didn’t know earlier that you were infected with HIV, you may realize it after you have some of these symptoms:
- Being tired all the time.
- Swollen lymph nodes in your neck or groin.
- Fever that lasts more than 10 days.
- Night sweats.
- Weight loss with no obvious reason.
- Purplish spots on your skin that don’t go away.
What are the late signs of HIV?
Late-Stage HIV Infection: AIDS Symptoms
- Rapid weight loss.
- Recurring fever.
- Profuse night sweats.
- Pronounced fatigue and weakness.
- Prolonged swollen lymph glands.
- Chronic diarrhea, which lasts more than a week.
- Sores that develop in the mucous membranes of the mouth, anus, or genitals.
How long does HIV take to show symptoms?
Most people infected with HIV experience a short, flu-like illness that occurs 2-6 weeks after infection. After this, HIV may not cause any symptoms for several years.
What are the early signs and symptoms of HIV?
In many people, early HIV signs and symptoms include: Fever Headache Fatigue Swollen lymph glands Rash Sore joints or muscles Sore throat
What does it look like when you have HIV on your face?
A main symptom of the rash is itchiness. It can show up on any part of the body, but it most often occurs on the face and chest, and sometimes on the feet and hands. It can also cause mouth ulcers. Some HIV rashes are mild.
What to look for in a person with HIV?
Look out for unexplained, drenching night sweats that are so intense that they may soak your bed sheets. Night sweats (also known as sleep hyperhidrosis) occur frequently in people with HIV, often because of an undiagnosed opportunistic infection or as a direct result of HIV itself. 6
How can you tell if you have HIV in your mouth?
Then you may have a common sign of an HIV infection: thrush. Also known as oral candidiasis, thrush is a sign of a weakened immune system and can often predict the approach of an advancing illness. While it is commonly seen in the mouth, it can also present in the throat and in the vagina.
