Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Could Headache, Cough, Appetite Loss And Diarrhea Be Signs Of HIV?
hello my name is steve, i had unprotected sex with a girl of 18. after two weeks, i started having some symptoms like... headache, cough, loss of appetite, weight loss and diarrhoea, i was also diagnosed of hepatomegaly. few days later in the hospital, the doctors told me that my immune system was weak. so i was tested for h.i.v infection and i was negative. but i fear that all these symptoms are h.i.v symptoms. please do i have h.i.v?
posted on
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 28 Sep 2014
Answered on
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Last reviewed on
Thank you for query.The chances of transmission of HIV by sexual route is 1/ 200 to 1/2000 even if the partner is HIV infected.It is least as you have protected intercourse.The symptoms are non specific and can be due to viral or flu also.This may be due to kiss from the partner or you have contacted it from some other infected person.so relax and do not worry of HIV.The other symptoms are non specific and not related to HIV.it is not clear about the type of test done.You can get back for any clarifications with details.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and venereologist.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on HIV
Loading Online Doctors....