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Q: can only itching without any other related symtoms be evidence of hiv?

can only itching without any related symtoms be evidence of hiv? becaouse i have never fall sick in my life apart being tired or stress?
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7/11/11 6:17pm

Itching without other information is too general a symptom to diagnose the underlying cause.

 

But since you ask about HIV infection: It sometimes has no early physical symptoms.  When symptoms do occur, they are frequently described as flu-like.  A low-grade to spiking fever sometimes alternating with chills. Mild to severe fatigue.  A generalized ache throughout the body.  Mildly swollen lymph nodes.

 

Of course, these symptoms could describe the flu. Or a severe cold.  Or hepatitis. Or any number of conditions not even remotely associated with HIV.

 

Now comes the big question:  What is the basis for connecting HIV with an itch?  Are you at risk for becoming infected with HIV thru unprotected sex, sharing needles, blood transfusions, organ transplantation, or a job-related incident that medical personnel experience?

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7/11/11 2:07pm
You could just have something as simple as an allergic reaction to something the best thing for you to do is go and see your GP and they will give a more accurate diagnosis You may just need a cream or some antibiotics. Hope this helps. Dr. House (no relation to tv show) Reply
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By joshua john— Last Modified: 07/11/11, First Published: 07/08/11