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Smoking is a major cause of lung cancer.
People living with HIV have a higher risk
of lung cancer than the general...
From: Factsheets
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This booklet provides information on living well with HIV as
you get older.
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From: Booklets
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The outlook has never been better for people with HIV in the
UK. With the right HIV treatment and care, most people can expect to have...
From: Booklets
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With the right treatment and care, people with
HIV can live a normal lifespan.People who have a good response to HIV treatment
have excellent long-term prospects.You can...
From: Factsheets
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Many side-effects are the result of your body getting used
to a new drug.Other medicines can be taken to help control side-effects.Possible side-effects should be taken...
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It’s sometimes said that HIV speeds up the
ageing process, but this is not certain.People with HIV are at greater risk of some
health conditions, but not...
From: Factsheets
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Hepatitis B is a blood-borne infection that
is transmitted in some of the same ways as HIV.Hepatitis B can be prevented...
From: Factsheets
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Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infection that
is transmitted in some of the same ways as HIV.Over time untreated hepatitis C...
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If you have several health conditions, you may
find that health services are not as joined up as you’d like.
There’s a lot you can do yourself...
From: Factsheets
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The more drugs you take, the greater the risk of
drug interactions and side-effects.
It’s important to tell your doctors and
pharmacists about all the other medicines
you take.
An...
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Fatty liver disease occurs when
fat builds up in liver cells.
A healthy diet and exercise can
reduce your risk of fatty liver disease.
There are currently no good
treatments...
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Pain can cause emotional and mental health problems.Medication can be used in both the short and long term to control pain.Treating underlying medical problems may...
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Rates of some, but not all, cancers are higher in people living with HIV than other people.For many cancers, treatment works just as well for...
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Rates of anal cancer are higher in people with HIV than other people.Most people who have abnormal cell changes in their anus do not go...
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Kaposi’s sarcoma remains one of the most common cancers in people living with HIV.HIV treatment protects against Kaposi’s sarcoma and slows down disease progression.People with...
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A tool to help you talk to your healthcare team about any side-effects or symptoms that you have....
From: Resources
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Problems with thinking and memory can have a wide range of causes.A healthy lifestyle lowers the risk of cognitive impairment in later life.Cognitive impairment caused...
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When your bones are thinner, a trip or fall can
result in a broken bone.
Exercise and other lifestyle changes are good
for your bones.
People aged 50+ and...
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The menopause is a natural part of each woman’s
ageing process.
Knowing what symptoms to expect during the
menopause can help you deal with the experience.
Hormone replacement therapy...
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As we age, the
risks of developing certain health problems increase. Some common conditions
associated with being older (generally being over 50) include type 2 diabetes,
heart disease...
From: Booklets
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HIV may contribute to kidney disease but the two
most common causes are diabetes and high blood pressure.Lifestyle changes can help keep kidney disease
under control.Your HIV...
From: Factsheets
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Changes to your lifestyle can reduce your risk
of diabetes.Diabetes requires frequent monitoring and can
have serious consequences if left untreated.
Rates of diabetes are higher in people...
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A stroke is a medical emergency that requires
prompt treatment.
High blood pressure and raised cholesterol are
risk factors for stroke.
A healthy diet, regular exercise, stopping
smoking, and other...
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer affecting
the immune system.
People with weakened immune systems, including
people with HIV, are at increased risk of developing NHL.
Most people with...
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Illnesses and drug side-effects can contribute to fatigue.People often report an increase in their energy levels after starting HIV treatment.A healthy balanced diet may help...
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Unhealthy lifestyles and untreated HIV contribute to heart attacks, diabetes, stroke and
high blood pressure.Symptoms can include tiredness, breathlessness, an irregular
heartbeat and chest pains.If anti-HIV drugs...
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Smoking, lack of
exercise, eating a lot of fatty foods and drinking a lot of alcohol can cause
changes to blood fats and to the way your...
From: Booklets
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Lipodystrophy is
a condition which causes changes in body shape and involves fat loss or fat
gain in certain parts of the body.
Long-term use of
some older anti-HIV...
From: Booklets
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Excess cholesterol raises the risk of heart disease and
stroke.Diet, exercise and smoking all have an impact on cholesterol
levels.Some anti-HIV drugs may raise cholesterol levels....
From: Factsheets
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You should have your blood pressure monitored regularly as part of your HIV care.HIV drugs can interact with other medicines to affect blood pressure.Blood pressure...
From: Factsheets
Antiretroviral drug chartA one-page reference guide to the anti-HIV drugs licensed for use in the UK or European Union, with information on formulation, dosing, key side effects and food requirements.
Your next stepsA booklet with information for people who’ve just found
out they have HIV.
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