HIV CARE

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is an infection that demolishes the cells in the immune system of the body slowly. HIV symptoms are generally seen in 50 to 90% of people infected with it. After some weeks or days of HIV exposure, some individuals get a sickness that is similar to that of flu. This condition remains for 2 weeks and is referred to as Acute HIV infection.

Some common HIV symptoms are as follows:

Muscle and joint pain

Fever

Swollen lymph nodes

Loss of appetite

Sore throat

Pain in the muscles

Vomiting and nausea

Fatigue

Genital ulcers and Oral ulcers

Headache

Fatigue

In some cases, people suffering from HIV do exhibit any such symptoms; whereas others may experience symptoms to such a severe extent that they have to run to the emergency room immediately. If these HIV symptoms are ignored or left untreated, the immune system of the body becomes weaker and the illness further takes the form of AIDS. The further symptoms experienced by the infected person are generally associated with opportunistic diseases that include toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia.

If these symptoms are detected at an early stage, then they should receive medical help sooner. Seek a medical therapist who is an expert in treating HIV.

Useful Tips for the HIV People:

Since it is a sexually transmitted disease, it is very essential to take due care in this aspect. Safe sex is the only precautionary step to avoid it. It has been stated that AIDS is spreading more than the expected target. Hence, the best remedy is to spread awareness amongst people regarding AIDS. This will help to avoid casual sexual encounters, drug usage, and activities that are considered unhealthy for one's well-being. All this otherwise invites HIV occurrence, probably.

Small kinds and infants are the risk factors for AIDS since it is transferred from the infected mother to their children. HIV also spreads from saliva. However, remember that HIV does not spread either by holding or touching the hands of the infected individual. But definitely unsafe syringes and unsafe sex are major causes of HIV infection.

Caregivers should learn about AIDS due to their fears about this disease. If the caregiver learns about this disease then, he will come to know what should be expected and how to take the best care of the person. It helps a caregiver in alleviating the fears like the suffering from pain or signs of complications or disease. A caregiver will also learn a few skills to take care of somebody suffering from AIDS and manage special situations through courses provided by organizations including visiting Nurse Association and the state health department.

Make the person suffering from AIDS comfortable: A caregiver should make the person suffering from AIDS feel at home. No place is there as a home for a person suffering from AIDS. For making that person feel at home, a caregiver should make him or her feel comfortable. There are a few people who do not ask for help because of shyness, particularly with tasks like bathing. In such a situation, a caregiver should allow that person to stay in a room, which is nearby to a bathroom. A caregiver should also leave the items near to the person that he needs such as blankets, towels, and tissues in easy reach.

So, be aware of all these different facts related to HIV and spread it across a number of people. It is always better to follow precautionary measures rather than go for a cure later on. An HIV-infected person has the right to live in society and it is one's duty to support and care for them.