The Incidence Of Acute Pancreatitis With Hiv

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Acute HIV Infection

What Is Acute HIV Infection? The amount of HIV in the blood gets very high within a few days or weeks after HIV infection. Some people get a flu-like illness. This first stage of HIV disease is called "acute HIV infection" or "primary HIV infection." About half of the people who get infected don't notice anything. Symptoms generally occur within 2 to 4 weeks. The most common symptoms are fever, fatigue, and rash. Others include headache,...

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Acute pancreatitis and wine

I had a bout of acute pancreatitis in 1998 which required hospitalization. I have had no symptoms since then. As a side effect of my meds, my cholesterol counts, etc., are high. Can a person with my history drink three small glasses of wine per...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Often alcohol in moderation (3 glasses of wine/week would be moderate use) is tolerated for many persons with a history of pancreatitis. If the pancreatitis was very severe and you are taking other meds which can increase the risk for pancreatitis... Read more »

acute pancreatitis as side-effect of meds

A friend was just hospitalized with acute Pancreatitis. He was on the triple combination therapy. Can you tell me what causes this condition and what one can do to prevent it or at least foresee it's happening...

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

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

There are many causes of pancreatitis, some associated with HIV disease and some not. These include alcohol use, gallstones, infections (e.g. CMV or MAC), metabolic abnormalities (e.g. high triglycerides) and medications (notably pentamidine, ddI... Read more »

acute HIV infection, acute retroviral syndrome

Hi there doctor,Just afew questions I'd like to ask,How common does acute HIV infection or acute retroviral syndrome occur when people are first infected with hiv?Also after possable infection,after what period of time can we rule out symptoms...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Before I say anything about your question, please remember that any symptoms that you experience that cause you concern should be checked out with your doctor. At least 80% of people recently infected with HIV will experience symptoms related to... Read more »

Acute Pancreatitis

My best friend is in intensive care for acute pancreatitis and I'm very concerned about her and do not really understand what this even means. Could you please shed some light on this for me?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Pancreatitis is an infection or, more commonly, an inflammation of the pancreas, which is a digestive organ. The pancreas is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates and is also the body's source of insulin, which is essential for sugar and... Read more »

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Acute Primary HIV Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello,

I may have been infected from an incident sometime in early Oct '99.

10 weeks later, on 23 Dec 99, I've developed a low grade fever, runny nose, bad cough, sore throat and a lot of thick yellow phlegm/mucus. After having taken the medicine, I... Read more »

acute hiv after condom breakage???

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

aye carumba...
i've been so scared for the past few weeks, I can barely function... just looking for a little advice... i know no one here can diagnose me for sure, only an hiv test 6 or 12 weeks out can do that...

i was the bottom (i'm a guy) partner... Read more »

Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is Pancreatitis a symptom/effect of HIV Infection? Read more »

Pancreatitis from HAART

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

For the last month, I have been battling acute pancreatitis and metastatic hemangiomas brought on by videx, dapsone and norvir in combination. The symptoms are debilitating abdominal pain, fever, and weigh loss. Mine started as a mild stomach ache... Read more »

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