Gas Problems And Hiv

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Gas problem

I am 24 years old guy, I am having trougle with gas, I get lot of gas in my stomach, I do eat only rice and curries, I am from india. The gas makes me not eat anything. My stomach swollows also. Please help me to overcome this gas problem, Some...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

I am presuming you are HIV positive, although you don't mention that, and I am also presuming you are not on any medications, since you don't mention those. The way you describe the "gas" it sounds like you get full and bloated... Read more »

follow up to gas problem

Thanks for the advise. I will talk to the doc about possibly switching meds. My viral should be... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Gas problem

HiI am in combivir and kalatra for the past 1 year. I am having gas problem after starting the... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chinese Farmers With HIV/AIDS Threatened With Tear Gas After Protest for Medical Files

On Nov. 21 in Beijing, authorities roughed up and detained 15 AIDS patients from Henan province -- the epicenter of a state-sanctioned, blood-buying scandal in the 1990s -- who were demanding better medical care and access to their medical records.... Read more »

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

What I Need to Know About Gas

Why do I have gas? What can I do about gas? Points to Remember For More Information Why do I have gas? Everyone has gas. Burping and "passing gas" is normal. But because it is embarrassing, many people believe they pass gas too often or... Read more »

Caring for Your Gut: Dealing With Diarrhea, Nausea and Other Stomach Problems if You Have HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Gut Basics The Gut and HIV Diarrhea and HIV Coping With Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting and Loss of Appetite Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small... Read more »

Papua New Guinea: Fears Gas Project Will Fuel AIDS Epidemic

AIDS advocates in Papua New Guinea fear a planned multibillion-dollar gas project could spark new HIV infections over the next decade. The Exxon-Mobil venture, which is being partly funded by the Australian government, is expected to produce $30... Read more »

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Posted by italiameri, 4 Replies

GAS - Yes, I know - it s a subject some consider too silly to discuss and many of us simply accept as part of the package but man - it is bad. Am on Viramune/Truvada. Have done food allergy tests etc to no avail. Am lactose intolerant but that is it... Read more »

HIV/AIDS related kidney problems...

Posted by alexzander, 2 Replies

i have a question and was wondering if ANYONE out there knew even a little bit....people who are HIV+ (i myself have AIDS) but is it common to see tons of reoccuring kidney infections?! i mean these have been going on for months and months....i'm... Read more »

I hope my throat problem is anxiety not HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have been worrying sick about HIV, but I havent had any kind of sex, shared needles, or had a transfusion. My throat feels life the sides rub together when I swallow. If I drink milk or water it helps go away for a while. It is not the "lump in... Read more »

Weird Sleeplessness Problem hiv related?

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, all. I have seen recent posts from some people regarding sleeping problems. I have had the same thing for the past 8 months and have written it off to stress. However, it has become particularly severe now, and I wonder if hiv infection might... Read more »

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