about 2 months ago i had unprotected vaginal intercourse and he pulled out. now i am having diarrhea and before i had experienced some symptoms of hot flashes but went away. is this hiv related or no? thanks!
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diarrhea a symptom of hiv?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Possibly.
Get tested. Why worry?
Posted 2 years ago # -
Those most at risk of becoming infected should have themselves tested at the next available opportunity. Contact simple HIV testing clinics if you or your partner display the following symptoms:
Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, night sweats, or nausea
Frequent, bouts of sudden sickness
Rapid weight loss
Glandular swellingPosted 2 years ago # -
These are symptoms that could be caused by any viral illness
if you believe you were at risk of contracting HIV then get tested.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Those symptoms are not specific to hiv and would not be typical for primary hiv infection. Since it has been 8 weeks, an hiv test now would be very reliable. Why not go get tested? You will be surprised at the relief you will feel.
Posted 2 years ago # -
There are a number of things that could cause those symptoms, not just HIV. The pull out method is not very effective at preventing stds or pregnancy. If you feel the need to get tested for hiv and stds. Also take a home pregnancy test just in case.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Well as someone else said, thats not a common symptom of acute HIV infection, which is what happens when someone first converts to HIV positive.
Once the HIV is far progressed, many years down the road, symptoms such as diahreah do become common. But thats when your immune system is far compromised. It wouldnt occur shortly after you got HIV in most cases.
The most common symptom of a new HIV infection is a persistent fever and flu like symptoms.
EVERYONE gets diarrhea from to time, its mostly about what we eat.
Posted 2 years ago #
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