Health stressors that HIV/AIDS population faces are medication adherence and the consequences that may come from not adhering to treatment. Medication adherence is extremely important in preventing your HIV diagnosis turning into an AIDS diagnosis. It is recommended that as soon as a patient is diagnosed with HIV, treatment should begin. With most treatment taking medications everyday may come with side effects. Common side effects for antiretroviral medications are: vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, fatigue, Rash and difficulty sleeping. Another health stressor that individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS may face is a shorten life expectancy. If a person goes without treatment and develops AIDS, they may survive just three years on average.
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