Which blood test parameter is abnormal in HIV/AIDS?
Oct 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Haiying
Introduction
In general, routine blood tests in patients with HIV/AIDS may show abnormalities such as decreased white blood cell count, reduced platelet count, neutropenia, low hemoglobin levels, and lymphopenia. Additionally, an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and elevated platelet volume may also occur. If patients experience any symptoms or discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
In general, routine blood tests for AIDS may show abnormalities such as reduced white blood cell count, decreased platelets, low neutrophil count, reduced hemoglobin levels, and lymphopenia. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Leukopenia
AIDS is a highly dangerous infectious disease primarily caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can damage the body's immune system and impair immune function, making the individual susceptible to infections. Patients may experience symptoms such as fever, night sweats, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sore throat. Due to the weakened immunity in AIDS patients, white blood cell counts may decrease, and leukopenia is commonly observed in routine blood tests. Patients may take medications such as tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets or lamivudine tablets under medical guidance.
2. Thrombocytopenia
AIDS patients may develop low platelet counts due to impaired immune function, and thrombocytopenia is typically observed in routine blood tests. Medications such as entecavir tablets or tenofovir alafenamide fumarate tablets may be used under medical supervision.
3. Neutropenia
Due to compromised immune function, AIDS patients may develop various infections. Bacterial or viral infections may lead to a reduction in neutrophils. Under a doctor’s guidance, medications such as thymopeptin enteric-coated tablets or transfer factor oral solution may be used to regulate immune function and increase white blood cell counts.
4. Reduced Hemoglobin
AIDS is a disease caused by HIV infection. Excessive bodily consumption leads to prolonged fever, diarrhea, weight loss, and other symptoms, resulting in excessive loss of hemoglobin. This causes hemoglobin levels to drop below normal. Patients may take medications such as polysaccharide-iron complex capsules or sustained-release ferrous sulfate tablets as directed by a physician.
5. Lymphopenia
HIV primarily resides within CD4 lymphocytes. When the virus replicates extensively, CD4 lymphocyte counts drop sharply. Under medical advice, antibiotic medications such as cefixime capsules or amoxicillin capsules may be used to help control infections and alleviate symptoms like low white blood cell counts.
In addition, other possible changes include increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and enlarged platelet volume. If patients experience any discomfort, they should seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
