What are the Characteristics of Diarrhea During the Acute Phase of HIV/AIDS?

Acute diarrhea in AIDS typically occurs 2-4 weeks after the initial invasion of the virus into the body. The main manifestations of the patients include significantly increased bowel movements, with 3-5 or more bowel movements per day, and the stool is loose and watery, with little fecal matter and high water content. There is no pus or blood in the stool, and abdominal pain is generally not present during diarrhea, or it is relatively mild if present. Sometimes, patients may experience urgency, discomfort in the anus, and fecal incontinence.

If there is a history of high-risk exposure to HIV and the above symptoms of diarrhea occur, it is recommended to promptly seek medical attention for examination. If confirmed, timely use of drugs for blockade is necessary.

1. Anti-infective treatment involves the use of drugs to treat various opportunistic infections and coinfections. Some antiviral drugs, antibacterial drugs, antifungal drugs, and antiprotozoal antibiotics can be selected. These drugs are highly targeted and have good treatment effects.

2. Antiviral treatment: Ribavirin, as a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, has certain efficacy against AIDS and can be used as an option. Continuous intravenous infusion of isopolyanion-23 for several months can eliminate HIV, and alpha-interferon can also be used as an adjuvant antiviral drug.