HIV-associated wasting

HIV-associated wasting, a serious human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related condition, can have an effect on your body, physical endurance, and ability to complete tasks, even if your HIV is well controlled on antiretroviral therapy (ART).¹

HIV-associated wasting is characterized by three key symptoms¹:

Loss of lean body mass (LBM)

Loss of body weight

Decreased physical endurance

Only a healthcare provider can diagnose you with HIV-associated wasting. Asking yourself these questions may help you decide if it’s time to have the conversation.²

Do I have unintentional weight loss or have I lost weight without trying?

Does my unintentional weight loss affect my health?

Do my clothes fit more loosely due to unintentional weight loss?

Have my friends, family, or coworkers noticed any changes in my weight?

Do I have a loss of energy, along with unintentional weight loss?

Do I frequently feel tired after certain activities?

Do I need to rest more often or am I exercising less?

Is it more difficult to complete some of my activities?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may be time to talk to your healthcare provider about HIV-associated wasting.

Siddiqui, J et al. HIV-associated wasting prevalence in the era of modern antiretroviral therapy. AIDS 36(1):p 127-135, January 1, 2022. | DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003096
Testa MA, Lenderking WR. The Impact of AIDSAssociated Wasting on Quality of Life: Qualitative Issues of Measurement and Evaluation. The Journal of Nutrition. 1999;129(1):282S289S. https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(23)01922-3/fulltext

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