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What Are The Symptoms Of HIV?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Question: is it possible to get hiv symptoms within a day or two of sex
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No its unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. No, its unlikely for HIV symptoms to present within few day after sex. In most cases symptoms appear 3-4 weeks sex and in some cases it may appear months later.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 hours later)
what are the more common symptoms youll see and how long would they last
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see description

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for the followup query. Most common symptoms of HIV invlude:

- swollen lymph glands.
- unusual lesions on the tongue; skin rashes and bumps.
- nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- cough or shortness of breath.
- chronic fatigue.
- fever, chills, and night sweats.
- rapid weight loss.
- blurred or distorted vision.

The symptoms may last a week or two and then completely go away as the virus goes into a non-symptomatic stage. After the first period, the immune system loses the battle with HIV and symptoms go away. HIV infection goes into its second stage, which can be a long period without symptoms, called the asymptomatic or latent period. This is when people may not know they are infected and can pass HIV on to others. This period can last 10 or more years.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (23 minutes later)
ive had most of these symptoms what is the fastest method of testing , i have no reason to believe i have this other then when the symptoms started i googled it
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see details

Detailed Answer:
Hello

There is possibility that your symptoms are due to viral flu and stress/anxiety is exaggerating them. You can get tested for personal satisfaction. Following are the methods:

1. OraQuick In-Home HIV Test:
It provides rapid results in the home. The testing procedure involves swabbing your mouth for an oral fluid sample and using a kit to test it. Results are available in 20 minutes.

2. Western blot or indirect immunofluorescence assay:
It is performed in the lab by taking blood sample or body fluids(except saliva) and has diagnostic accuracy.

3. Antibody differentiation tests, which distinguishes HIV-1 from HIV-2 antibodies

I would suggest you to visit a tertiary care hospital and get yourself tested for confirmation.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (4 hours later)
what is a tertiary care hospital ?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Which contains all medical facilities

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Sorry for the confusion. By tertiary care i meant that hospital which has facilities for latest tests and consultants for better care of patient.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)
just went to the doctors office i guess ill wait but i just went to the bathroom and there was basically a type of mucas in my stool could this be a symptom
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May not be related

Detailed Answer:
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It may not be related. I would suggest you to relax and go for lab test. Hopefully it will be negative and you can continue with your normal daily routine.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (8 minutes later)
i have some mucus in my stool , could this be a symptom
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be related to HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hello

As i mentioned in my last reply, its unlikely to be related to HIV. Mucus in stool is due to gastrointestinal problem. Most common causes includes Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal infection & malabsorption issues. If there is persistent problem of mucus in stool then it would be better to get a stool examination done.

Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Symptoms Of HIV?

Brief Answer: No its unlikely Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. No, its unlikely for HIV symptoms to present within few day after sex. In most cases symptoms appear 3-4 weeks sex and in some cases it may appear months later. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!