There are still many misconceptions about hive and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome/AIDS.
We can learn the truth from here and help patients have a healthy and fulfilling life.
Myth 1: Treatment requires patients to take dozens of pills a day
Truth: Many years ago, HIV patients needed to take a lot of pills. Now, most patients who are just starting out on treatment only need to take 1 to 4 tablets per day.
In addition, patients can take 1 capsule of the drug containing 2 or 3 ingredients.
Myth 2: Patients can wait a while before starting medication
Truth: Patients must start taking hiv-treating medication right away.
Doctors will tell patients to take antiretroviral therapy medications to limit hive levels in their bodies.
This helps protect the patient's immune system and reduces the likelihood that the patient will transmit the virus to others.
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Myth 3: If you are infected with hive, you will inevitably suffer from AIDS
Truth: People may develop AIDS because they have HIV, but they may not develop AIDS.
If patients take drugs to treat HIV in a timely manner, they can be protective of the patient before progressing to AIDS.
In fact, if patients can take the drug correctly and uninterruptedly, the survival cycle may be close to normal.
Myth 4: If the patient is taking medication, the patient's virus will not spread through sexual activity
Truth: Even if a patient is taking medication, it is still possible to transmit the HIV virus to a sexual partner, so protective measures are needed.
If a patient takes HIV medication correctly, the level of the virus in the patient's blood may drop to what doctors call "undetectable."
At this time, experts will think that as long as the patient continues to take the drug, the risk of spreading the virus is small or even non-existent.
However, remember to still use condoms, which, in addition to protecting the patient's sexual partner, can also protect the patient from other types of HIV infection, as well as other sexually transmitted diseases.
Myth 5: Exercise should be avoided after a patient has been infected with HIV
Truth: Exercise is beneficial for protecting the health of HIV-infected patients by:
It is not easy to feel tired;
Improve appetite;
Relieves stress;
Keep the muscles relaxed;
Protects bones.
The goal of exercising daily is 30 to 45 minutes, and you can do some cardio and strength training.
Myth 6: Patients don't think they'll live long, so don't worry about other diseases
Truth: Many people living with HIV can live a long time these days. If the patient is controlled with drugs, there is no problem in living for another few decades.
In fact, if a patient can continue to be treated and maintain a healthy lifestyle, he can have the same life expectancy as a healthy person.
However, patients are more likely to get diseases such as cancer, heart disease and kidney disease. For good health, patients should:
Take medication as directed by a doctor;
Healthy eating;
Exercise;
Non-smoking.
Some medications have side effects, such as causing diarrhea and nausea.
Patients should consult with their doctor whether HIV medications should be taken with food and what side effects HIV medications may have.
Discontinuation of the drug without consulting a doctor is strictly prohibited. At the same time, tell the doctor about other medications and other health problems that you are taking.
Because HIV drugs may affect the availability of other drugs, it may also make it more difficult to control other diseases.
Myth 7: Patients are now infected with HIV and therefore cannot have children
Truth: If a patient is a male HIV carrier, he can still have a healthy child. If a female HIV carrier is present, she can still conceive safely.
With the help of a doctor, patients can take steps to reduce or even eliminate the possibility of patients transmitting hive to their partners during conception.
If the patient is pregnant, the doctor will prescribe some medication to protect the patient and the child.
In addition, babies may also need to take some HIV medications after birth.
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