… immune system kicks into high gear. The result is enlarged lymph nodes, commonly known as swollen glands. It is often one of the first signs of HIV. In people infected with HIV, swollen glands may last for several months.
4. Rapid weight loss without dieting
Even though we as women want to lose weight, a rapid kind of weight could be a sign of HIV or some other infection. Instead of eating our favorite foods, but still no weight is gained, as well as decreased appetite and diarrhea are cause to get checked out.
5. Joint Pain
Along with muscle pain and fatigue, patients with HIV can be affected by joint pain. This pain is similar to what other patients with viral infections experience. This pain usually begins early in the infection period and disappears during the middle stages of the disease.
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