HIV Infection / AIDS Treatment at a glance & Ayurvedic Overview

What's  HIV / AIDS ?

AIDS  (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a significant medical condition caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and a really executioner disease of the advanced circumstances influencing very nearly 50 million people across the globe.

HIV is a virus, which attacks the T-cells in the immune system (a characteristic safeguard arrangement of the body) and AIDS is the syndrome, which shows up in the advanced phase of HIV infection. HIV spreads person to person through blood transfusions, unsafe sex with an infected individual (from semen, vaginal and rectal fluids), organ and tissue transplants, share drug needles with an infected individual and cross it to infant during labor and breast milk/breast-feeding.

Symptoms of HIV / AIDS

Symptoms of AIDS can incorporate -

Unexplained fast weight reduction.

Fatigue, tiredness and lethargy.

Susceptibility/ allergy symptoms -  Skin irritation, and body rash.

Pulmonary disorders -  Dry cough, shortness of breath, lung TB etc.

Gastro-intestinal upsets like diarrheoa, dysentry, pain abdomen, gastritis, loss of appetite, anorexia, nausea and vomiting etc.

Prolonged or recurrent fever and chills some of the time.

Night sweating and  insomnia / sleeping disorder.

Sore throat, lesions of the mouth and tongue, genitals, or anus.

Lymphatic glandular enlargement - Inflammed lymph nodes of neck, armpits, groin etc.

Body ache - joint and muscular pain.

Tingling, numbness, and weakness in upper and lower limbs.

Neuro-psychological disorders - anxiety, depression, memory loss, and confusion problems.

Headache  and giddiness.

Complications of AIDS

Pneumonia.

Pulmonary tuberculosis.

Candidiasis.

Viral infections - cytomegalovirus / herpes virus.

Meningitis.

Cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis scheduled to parasite infestations.

Malignancy - sarcoma, lymphoma etc.

Renal disorders.

Diagnostic investigations for HIV / AIDS Infection.

ELISA Test — ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)

Western Blot Test - This is a very sensitive blood test and used when an ELISA test is positive.

Saliva / mouth swab Tests - Sent to a laboratory for testing and results are accessibe after 3 days.

Antibody / antigen screening test.

RNA tests (Viral load test) - It identifies HIV-RNA in the blood in earlier HIV infection.

EIA screen tests - enzyme immunoassay test.

p24 antigen tests.

CD4 count test.

PCR Qualitative test - PCR is extremely helpful in the diagnosis of HIV infection in suspected newly born baby.

NAT - Nucleic acid test.

HIV Medications

HIV is generally managed with highly active antiretroviral therapy, it won't  cure HIV, however it can diminish the viral multiplications in the blood and inhance the immune system.

These highly active antiretroviral medications are following - 

NNRTI - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

NRTI - nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

Fusion and protease inhibitors

CCR5 antagonists / entry inhibitors.

ISTI - integrase strand transfer inhibitors.

HIV Prevention

There’s no treatment or vaccine to counteract HIV infection, the only way people can prevent an infection from the virus is to look at  some precautionary measures that are -

Stay away from unprotected sex. For this reason, always wear condom during sexual activity including vaginal, oral, and anal sex.

Have just a single sexual partner.

Don’t share needles for taking drugs. Always utilize new and unshared needle.

Do not carry pregnancy, if you are suffering to HIV Infection.

Stay away from breastfeeding if you have HIV Infection.

Education - Need to instruct people to decrease unsafe conduct.

Psychological - AIDS infected patients may feel dismissed, detached, rejected and isolated due to social stigma and need to get rid of depression and look for medical help instantly.

There are numerous misconceptions about AIDS.

HIV does not spread through - skin-to-skin contact, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation,

hugging, embracing, shaking hands, casual kissing, air or water, eating or drinking together,

saliva, tears, sweat, sharing garments, sharing a toilet, bath towels, pillow or bedding, mosquitoes stinging, sneezing, or other kinds of informal contact.

Diet and  Lifestyle Advice for AIDS sufferers

Drink boiled or filtered water.

Stop smoking and make a strategic distance from alcoholic beverages.

Avoid eating raw eggs, unpasteurized milk, sweets, carbonated drinks, soft drinks, spicy, greasy and acidic foods.

Always eat well balanced and healthy foods like organic fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, easily digestible and protein rich diet as it offers more energy and support the disease fighting capability.

Chyavanprash can be an awesome solution for aids as it build up the patients disease fighting 

capability system strong and rejuvenate it.

Ayurvedic herbs used in  HIV  infection / AIDS

Amalaki - Indian gooseberry - Emblica officinalis.

Haritaki - Chebulic myrobalan - Terminalia chabula.

Punarnava - Spreading Hogweed - Boerhavia diffusa.

Bala - Country mallow - Sida cordifolia. 

Pippali - Long peper - Piper longum.

Amrita - Tinospora wedifolia.

Nirgundi - Vitex nirgundo

Saariva - Indian Sarsaparilla - Hemidesmus indicus.

Chitrak - White leadwort - Plumbago zeylenica.

Bhumiamalaki - Stone-breaker - Phyllanthus niruri.

Yashtimadhu - Licorice - Glycerrhiza glabra.

Shatavari - Buttermilk root - Asparagus racemosa.

Ashwagandha - Withania somnifera

Tulsi - Holy basil - Ocimum sanctum.

Mandukparni - Centella asiatica.

Kutki - Picrorrhiza kurroa.

Manjishtha - Indian madder - Rubia cordifolia.

Haridra - Turmeric - Curcuma longa.

Lahasuna - Garlic - Allium sativum.

Neem - Azadirachta indica.

Caigua - Achocha - Cyclanthera pedata.

Ghritakumari - Aloe Vera - Aloe Barbadensis.

Goldenseal - Hydrastis canadensis.

Pokeweed - Phytolacca decandra.

Kalmegh  - Andrographis paniculata.

Brahmi - Waterhyssop / Indian pennywort - Bacopa monnieri.

Boxwood - Buxus microphylla.

Burdock - Thorny burr -  Arctium lappa.

Black goji - Lycium Ruthenicum.

Bitter melon / bitter gourd - Momordica charantia.

Black Turmeric - Curcuma caesia.

Artichoke - Cynara scolymus.

Blessed thistle - Safran Sauvage - Cnicus benedictus.

Cinnamon - Cinnamomum Zeylanicum/Cinnamomum verum.

Shahtra - Fumaria indica.

Neelavalli - Uvaria narum.

Star anise  -  Illicium verum.

Burch - Antizoma angustifolia.

Wild indian strawberry - Mock Strawberry - Duchesnea indica.

Olive Leaf - Olea europaea.

Marijuana - Cannabis sativa.

Kalonji - Black cumin/Fennel flower - Nigella sativa.

St. John’s Wort - Hypericum perforatum.

Coconut - Cocos nucifera.

Ginseng - Panax ginseng.

Drumstick - Moringa oleifera.

Purple coneflower - Echinacea purpurea.

Marigold  - Calendula officinalis

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Written by  Rajesh  kumar .

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