Hiv And Abdomenal Pain

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hiv/aids causing abdomen pain

Everyday/night I have sever abdomen pain that feels as if a semi is driving through me. Or something is twisting it uncontrollablly. The pain is almost unbearable. I wake up soaked in sweat, hungry but my stomach feels full, when I do eat, it gives...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

In the setting of HIV infection +/- treatment the differential diagnosis for severe recurrent abdominal pain is long and may involve HIV related or unrelated diseases. Common causes of recurren tabdominal pain include stomach ulcers, gallbladder... Read more »

Pain in upper right abdomen - is it HIV related?

Dear Doc's,I have been + for one year now and my CD4 count is 1860 V/L is 300 and am not on... Read more »

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Patellar Pain on my left knee and lower abdomen ligament pain

Dear Doctor;Sice 5 months ago I am suffering severe pain in my left knee patellar tendon. Few weeks... Read more »

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HIV-Related Pain

Table of Contents Introduction What Causes Pain? Common Types of Pain Assessing Pain Pain Management What to Do if You Have Pain Introduction Pain is common in people living with HIV (HIV+ people). One study found thatmore than... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Awareness Videos From Around the World

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The State of Prevention

Not long ago, getting an HIV test could be a real pain. Even after setting aside all the accompanying anxieties and fears and stigmas, it was just a hassle. First, you'd come in for the test -- and unless you went to a private doctor's office,... Read more »

HIV & Me: A Guide to Living With HIV for Hispanics - Ahmad Salcido

"When I tested HIV positive, I felt lonely and deserted," Ahmad Salcido recalls. "There was a pain that wouldn't go away." He knew he wouldn't be able to cope with his diagnosis alone, but he also knew that he couldn't turn to his family: He's... Read more »

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Abdomen Pain

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I've had abdome pain after testing -ve at 5 and 7 months. I had appendicitis back in Jan 1. My Abdomen has been bothering me a little for a week now... I went to my doctor and he laid me down and did the normal tapping to see if I had any pain...He... Read more »

Joint Pain? AnonOne? Aids2HIV?

Posted by WhatDoIDo, 1 Reply

Hi all. I had a few questions. When someone experiences early symptoms of HIV, do they all come at once? Or can they come seperately. I have had diarrhea for more than a month now, then I started having testicular pain, my neck hurts when I move it... Read more »

Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?

Posted by ScotCharles, 3 Replies

Has anyone experienced joint pain that was diagnosed as relating to either HIV or the meds? Don't laugh now, but my elbows are warm to the touch, and I have a burning pain in them. I have liver problems which cause my right shoulder and the right... Read more »

can my eye/back and neck pain be acute HIV symptom

Posted by chirags, 2 Replies

Hi;
I am a 25 year male from India.In my country no one gives a proper advise about HIV/AIDS.People feel shy to talk about sex.Thats the reason I am writing to you.Doctor I had sex with a sex worker with double condom 1 month back. The condom... Read more »

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