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Loose Stool Could I Have HIV
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Not Diarrhea...loose stool??I have had AIDS since 1995, positive since 1986. I took no drugs for HIV until 1995. After starting Crixivan in 1996 I first started to notice wasting and lipodystrophy, especially in the face. Im not on Crixivan now, but the lipo effects remain....
Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.
Brown University School of Medicine
Sounds like your BM's are not normal...the problem could be due to HIV effect on your intestines, side effect from antiretrovirals other than crixivan, side effect from other medications. You could have a malabsorption workup to assess...
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Loose stools, not on meds!Dear Doctor Frascino,I was infected with HIV in December `08 and diagnosed in March `09. I... Read more »loose stools and losing my hair! help!hi my name is laura and i am an indian woman from south africa i started arvs 3 months ago and i... Read more »
Articles
Diarrhea and HIV/AIDSTable of Contents Diarrhea and HIV How Does Diarrhea Affect the Body? Treating Your Diarrhea Taking Care of Yourself Diarrhea and HIV Diarrhea is one of the most common problems for people living with HIV(HIV+). It can affect as... Read more »
Diarrhea ... Again?Let's face it. Diarrhea is not a glamorous subject to talk about. But it does occur, especially in HIV infection. It affects as many as 30-50 percent of HIV positive individuals at some point in time. Diarrhea is defined by the Centers for Disease... Read more »
Caring for Your Gut: Dealing With Diarrhea, Nausea and Other Stomach Problems if You Have HIV/AIDSTable of Contents Gut Basics The Gut and HIV Diarrhea and HIV Coping With Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting and Anorexia Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small intestine,... Read more »
Herbal Therapies Used by People Living With HIV: PsylliumPsyllium is the seed and husk of the plant Plantago isphagula . It is used to control diarrhea and constipation. Psyllium is the major component of many over-the-counter laxatives such as Metamucil. It absorbs water in the intestine, making stools... Read more »
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loose stools
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
can hiv cause loose stools im very nervous about it , the only unprotected sex i had was oral performed on me . i had unprotected sex for vaginal like two years ago
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loose stools and nodes?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
ok so here we go.......i have had loose stools now for about 2 weeks, they have not been completly runny, more like pieces (sorry i know thats alot maybe too much info) and i am on antibiotics for what my doctor thinks is a infection that is...
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hiv and stool
Posted by theman22, 1 Reply
can hiv cause green stool? this morning is the first time i have gotten it in a long long time. im not on a diet or anything i didnt eat anything unordinary. the only thing i did last night was drink some beer and thats it. any help?
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neverending loose feces
Posted by jackass, 2 Replies
I can't understand why I'm having loose feces for 3 weeks?I just can't put it in a shape!.. my mom had the same problem and her problem started the same day with me.. but hers lasted 2.5 weeks and my problem haven't stopped yet.. this worries me.. it's... Read more »
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