HIV Treatments

Although there remains to be no cure for HIV today, physicians have developed several ways in which the disease’s progression in the body can be slowed down. These treatment options reduce the viral load and improve the status of life for those living with the disease.

The first treatment option for HIV and the most common is the anti-retroviral therapy. Antiretrovirals help fight HIV and when taken consistently, they can keep a patient healthy for several years. They comprise of a set of drugs that fight the virus in different ways and reduce the chance of transmitting the virus to others. The therapy suits everyone that is living with HIV, despite the way they got it. Doctors prescribe them depending on the immunity of the patient and any other medical conditions that may be present. Most people experience side effects after using the drugs. These may include Nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, skin rashes and fatigue.

The second mode of treating HIV is by use of alternative processes that strengthen the immune system such as diet, nutritional supplements, vitamins as well as natural herbs. Some fitness exercises can also be used to make the body strong and resistant to opportunistic attacks.