Early Signs Of HIV To Be Aware Of

For those infected with HIV, the signs and symptoms of having contracted this disease can surface in as little as two weeks, or take as long as three months. It is important to be aware of how the HIV infection can manifest itself early on. Early detection ensures proper diagnosis, and treatment can be promptly provided to slow the progression of AIDS so that the patient can live a full life. Many of the early symptoms associated with HIV are similar to symptoms of the flu. Keep reading for a comprehensive guide on the early warning signs of HIV.

Headaches

This symptom affects one in two people living with HIV, with more than one in four people experiencing chronic migraines. Headaches are most often caused by low CD4 T-cell counts but could also be a result of other issues such as infection, nervous system maladies and toxicity caused by medication. A physician should examine new or severe headaches. Most HIV sufferers indicate their headaches are not typical run-of-the-mill tension headaches. The quarter of patients who live with chronic migraines experience symptoms such as intense, pulsating and throbbing head pain and sensitivity to light as well as blurred vision for approximately fifteen days or more per month. Comparatively only two percent of people in the general population who do not suffer from HIV experience chronic migraines.