HIV

11 recommendations for a full life with HIV

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  1. Strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations.

By following his instructions, you will be able to maintain your health in optimal condition for a normal life.

  1. Monitor your immune status and viral load.

To stay healthy, an HIV-positive person must constantly monitor their immune status. In HIV infection, viral load and the amount of CD4 (which averages 800-1050 cells per ml) are important. Immunodeficiency virus, by infecting CD4 cells, reduces their number in human blood. Thus, the lower the level, the higher the risk of developing AIDS or opportunistic diseases. ART reduces the harmful effects of HIV on CD4 cells.

  1. Start HIV treatment in time.

There are many guidelines for initiating ART in people living with HIV based on the clinical stages of HIV infection. They are based on the clinical stages of HIV infection. The drugs used in ART include: Duovir N, Lamivir, Efavir. ART should be started when the number of CD4 cells is at least 350 cells per ml. If ART is started in time, life expectancy is limited by the natural age range.

  1. Follow the ART regimen.

The ART regimen is determined by the attending physician based on the results of laboratory tests. As a result, your immune system will be in excellent condition and you can not worry about the possibility of opportunistic infections.

  1. If necessary, vaccinate.

With HIV, the body cannot fully respond to bacterial and viral pathogens. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor about the possibility of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, hepatitis A, B and other serious infectious diseases.

  1. Take a comprehensive examination of the body.

It is important to regularly consult a dentist, ophthalmologist, and women to a gynecologist, timely detection and prevention of other diseases.

  1. Eat healthy foods.

Proper nutrition greatly affects the state of the immune system. For example, undercooked food may contain pathogens. Thus, it is safer for HIV-infected people to eat high-quality natural food than semi-finished products, drinks with dyes and alcohol.

  1. Take vitamins and minerals.

It is very important for people with HIV-positive status to take medications that compensate for the deficiency of useful nutrients. Any dietary supplements or vitamin complexes should be taken only on prescription.

  1. Exercise.

With regular exercise, you can improve muscle mass and endurance, improve the function of the heart and blood vessels, eliminate insomnia and loss of appetite. Physical activity should be moderate and agreed with your doctor.

  1. Improve brain function.

If you have a hobby, read interesting literature, then there will be no time for a bad mood and thoughts.

  1. Give up bad habits.

It’s no secret that alcohol, smoking and drugs can harm even a healthy body. By giving up bad habits, you will improve the state of the immune system.