Progressive or sudden weight loss is a common complication of AIDS. Although it is not intended, this health problem among HIV infected individuals is common difficulty. And this characteristic of health problem in people with HIV is referred to HIV
wasting syndrome. The signs usually include physical weakness, frequent fever, nutritional deficiencies, and diarrhea. This syndrome, or cachexia, leads to unhealthy lifestyle, heightens illness, and increases the chance of death for HIV/AIDS victims.
This unintended weight loss may occur at any phase of HIV infection. And prolonged wasting can lead to malnutrition. It is usually due to decreased food intake, altered metabolism, vomiting, malabsorption, or diarrhea. These factors can cause moderate to worst wasting. Actually, wasting syndrome happens due to the effect of HIV infection itself. However, HIV opportunistic infections and certain cancers can also contribute to occurrence. Doctors may prescribe oral suspensions or appetizer to help reduce the
continuous weight loss of the patient. Thus, it's just right for HIV victim to consult his or her a physician for other ways to gain appetite. Some oral medicines may help, but the efficiency of the medicine depends on the health condition of the patient.
