Does HIV Cause Vomiting

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Anxiety causing stomachache and vomiting?

My brother was diagnosed with AIDS two years ago. Last year he also received a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. He has been very inconsistent with his medication and has been hospitalized about every 3 months due to complications from both...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

He needs a general evaluation to determine the factors contributing to his stomach ache and nausea. Certainly stress/anxiety can contribute but many other factors (including gastric reflux, H pylori infection, side effects of meds) can be active... Read more »

HIV and nausea/ vomiting

Hi, i'm Kris. With the exception of one extended vacation, I have been on HART since my diagnosis 11 years ago. Three years ago I developed occasional nausea and vomiting. Two years ago attacked became more frequent. This year I've...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It would be crucial to define cause of the nausea (GI work up including motility studies, CNS imaging and evaluation, et cetera). In some cases we have placed a gastrostomy feeding tube into stomach/duodenum for meds and nutrition. Medical... Read more »

Food intolerance?weight loss/nausea/vomiting

Dear Keith,I have been HIV+ for 15 years and on medication for 10 years since my diagnosis. I have been on a a number of meds regimens but six years ago started to vomit after eating notably from rich foods (originally I thought this was a bug but...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I assume you have been evaluated for any swallowing (motilty) disorder, H pylori disease, gallbladder disease, milk or gluten enteropathy, thyroid disorders, diabetes as possible causes of chronic nausea or weight loss. Also an evaluation by a... Read more »

Vomit transmission

I wish so bad for you to answer this question cause I can't seem to find a good answer. Some places say vomit has hiv in it, others don't. Since you are a dr, and very knowledgeable, and a nice man, I am asking you.My friend was very drunk...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You can't find a good answer? Did you check the archives? Your answer was there waiting for you. See below.Briefly, vomitus is not considered an HIV risk, unless it contains visible blood.Dr. Bobhiv in nasal mucus? Aug 12, 2006 Dear dr.... Read more »

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vomit and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

2 weeks ago I was in a mosh pit with a guy and he vomited and a little bit got on my leg. I checked my leg and I saw no blood, but I had a little cut on my leg from 20 days ago that was not actively bleeding. Could I face risk of HIV? Read more »

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HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your Life
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While the global HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to rage, a small number of fringe groups have been aggressively promoting misinformation about AIDS. Some claim that... Read more »

The way we address HIV is cause for concern

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The way we address HIV is cause for concern.

The truth is that there are millions of people living to whom HIV has not caused illness and death. This information brings joy and hope to the heart of any person who has ever dreaded the onset of AIDS.

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Hiv doesn't cause aids

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

don't be a victim of greed , hiv doesn't cause aids and if you take those toxic drugs you will eventually die Read more »

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