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These studies suggest that symptoms of HIV/AIDS include muscle aches, joint pain, fatigue, poor sleep, distress, depression, lower body mass index, hemoglobin levels, cognitive and motor issues, and pain, with these symptoms impacting quality of life, physical and psychological health, and role functioning.
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HIV/AIDS is a condition characterized by the progressive impairment of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This leads to a spectrum of symptoms that can vary widely from person to person.
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Symptoms of HIV/AIDS are diverse and can affect multiple systems of the body. Patients commonly experience muscle and joint pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression. As the disease progresses, neurological symptoms such as cognitive and motor impairments may develop. Pain is a prevalent issue, with psychological factors and substance abuse exacerbating the experience. Opportunistic infections and malignancies become more common as the immune system weakens, particularly when CD4 T-cell counts fall below critical levels. The initial phase of infection may be asymptomatic or present with flu-like symptoms, but without treatment, the disease advances to more severe symptoms and complications associated with AIDS.
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