World AIDS Day: December 1 is celebrated every year as ‘World Aids Day’. On this day people are made aware of AIDS and told about the ways to avoid it. Even today no new medicine or treatment has been made for this disease. According to the ‘World Health Organization’, by the end of 2021, there are 3.84 crore people worldwide. who are infected with the HIV virus. In 2021, about 6.5 lakh people have died due to HIV worldwide.
AIDS means ‘Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome’. AIDS is caused by HIV ie ‘Human Immune Deficiency Virus’. Due to this virus, people get AIDS disease later on. This virus weakens the immunity system of the body, due to which the body is not able to bear any other communicable disease.
There are many such early symptoms of HIV and its infection which people ignore as minor. This is because these symptoms are like common diseases like cold and flu. If these symptoms are identified in the beginning, then the risk of this disease can be reduced to a great extent. The symptoms of AIDS are different in both men and women. Today, through this article, know how a woman can identify AIDS.
period changes
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Women in whom the HIV virus enters, their period cycle starts deteriorating. Some women’s periods stop while some women have problems like more or less periods than normal.
sudden weight loss
As soon as the HIV virus enters the body, it causes loss of appetite and also hinders the absorption of nutrients in the body. If you are losing weight continuously then it can be a symptom of HIV.
stomach problems
If you keep having some or the other problem in your stomach, then this is also a matter of warning. Get your stomach checked immediately so that you can know why this is so.
swollen lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are in the neck, behind the head, in the groin and armpits. These nodes are part of the immunity system. As soon as the HIV virus enters the body, it attacks our immune system, which causes swelling in the lymph nodes. If you feel swollen lymph nodes, contact the doctor immediately.
fever or sleepiness
Many symptoms like flu and mild fever are seen due to HIV virus. If you are having fever again and again, then this can also be a symptom of HIV. On the other hand, if you are feeling fatigue and pain in different parts of the body without doing anything, then this can also be due to the HIV virus.
body rash
The most common symptom of HIV is having red rashes in the body. Due to this some it itches and some do not. These rashes can occur in different ways in each person, but, if you are facing such a problem, contact your doctor immediately.
how does aids spread
If a woman has sexual intercourse with a man (HIV infected) without protection, it can lead to AIDS.
Repeated use of the same needle can also be the cause of AIDS.
AIDS can also be caused by coming in contact with open sores.
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