18 Symptoms indicating that you might have Aids

Within a few weeks of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur.

Then the disease is usually asymptomatic (no symptoms) … until it progresses to Aids (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Aids symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.

It’s probably a good idea to see the doctor urgently if you have any of the symptoms listed below.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the abdomen

• Pain/difficulty swallowing

• Dry cough

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Loss of appetite

• Malaise/illness

• Night sweats/sweating

• Nausea, persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, or watery diarrhoea

• Mouth ulcers or white tongue

• Groin sores or swelling

• Opportunistic infection

• Headache

• Oral thrush

• Pneumonia

• Red blotches/skin rash

• Severe unintentional weight loss

• Swollen lymph nodes

Bear in mind that any of these on their own could, of course, be linked to something else, but still, it’s wise to seek medical attention sooner rather than later.