World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on December 1 to spread awareness about HIV AIDS, support the victims and eliminate the misconceptions spread in the society. This year in 2024, the theme of World AIDS Day is "Take the Rights Path: My Health My Right". When HIV occurs, the immunity of the affected person becomes weak. Due to which even a common infection can be fatal.

However, in today's time its treatment has become possible. Now it has become more important than ever to adopt the right methods of care for AIDS patients. If there is an AIDS patient in your house or you yourself, then we are going to tell you some effective ways by which you will be able to easily take good care of yourself or the victim. Let's know in detail-

what is this disease

Human ImmunoDeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If it is not treated on time, it can cause AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome). AIDS is the last stage of HIV infection, in which the body's immunity becomes so weak that even normal infections can be fatal.

Common and early symptoms of HIV

• Fever
• Exhaustion
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Skin rash

Symptoms of AIDS

• Sudden loss of weight
• Frequent fever
• Prolonged diarrhea
• Pneumonia

take medicine regularly

AIDS patients are treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART). It controls the virus and prevents damage to the immune system. In such a situation, patients should take medicines regularly. They should also get tested from time to time.

maintain hygiene

AIDS patients are at a higher risk of getting infected. Therefore, they must take special care of hygiene. This helps prevent the spread of infection. Patients are advised to wash hands regularly, maintain cleanliness and avoid contaminated objects.

Eat a healthy diet

AIDS patients are advised to take a healthy diet. Eating green vegetables, fruits, protein and coarse grains strengthens their immunity and maintains strength in the body. During this time, you must exercise. Good sleep will keep your mental and physical health better.

Provide emotional support

AIDS patients not only have physical problems, but they also struggle with loneliness mentally and emotionally. In such a situation, you should be with them emotionally every step of the way. Make them feel that they are not alone. To reduce mental stress, it can be better to talk to the patients.