Signs of HIV in men: how to recognize the danger?

Unfortunately, a disease like the immunodeficiency virus does not have any gender differences in terms of statistics. Accordingly, to acquire a fatal illness in equal shares can both men and women. However, the symptomatology of the disease still differs due to the characteristics of the organism. Therefore, it makes sense to say that the signs of HIV in men can easily be isolated in a separate group. In principle, this ailment is considered to be incurable, however, despite the fact that if you seek medical help early, there is an opportunity to delay the destruction of the organism and even to prevent a fatal outcome.

Typically, the first signs of HIV in men begin in the first two to three days after the virus enters the bloodstream. They are characterized by a sharp increase in body temperature followed by fever and aches during the next two weeks. In principle, the first signs of HIV in men are easily confused with a common cold infection, for example, with the flu. Often, due to the erroneous opinion that such symptoms are a common cold, the immunity deficit virus can not be detected in the first stage. Next, attention should be paid to enlarged lymph nodes, which are characters for the manifestation of the virus, regardless of the sex of the person. At the same time, they will increase throughout the body, men often swell them in the groin area. However, the axillary zone, as well as the neck area, can enter the affected area. Often the first signs of HIV in men, whose photos are widely represented in the relevant literature, are often displayed by enlarged lymph nodes.

Attention should also be paid to too frequent headaches that will persecute a man who has received a virus of immune deficiency for several weeks. In addition, the signs of HIV in men can also be accompanied by a sharp reduction in weight, which is about ten percent of the usual indicator. It is worth noting that the loss of mass will occur against a background of a sharp rise in temperature, in some cases, nausea and vomiting. Attention should be paid to chronic fatigue and constant malaise.

Speaking about the signs of HIV in men, it is worth noting the change in skin, for example, the sharp appearance of discolored areas of the skin, as well as a local rash reminiscent of hives.

A rash can be noticed on absolutely any part of the body, regardless of its location.

Do not forget that all of the above listed symptoms of HIV are also characteristic of other diseases, therefore, do not immediately panic when noticing them. Accurate diagnosis can be carried out exclusively with the help of a laboratory study of blood from the veins on an empty stomach, and it is desirable to conduct the examination at the slightest suspicion. Symptoms of HIV differ in certain cunning, because they have the property of completely disappearing into the so-called quiet period, coming in two weeks after infection.