SayPro HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND)

We know very little about how HIV affects the brain. What we do know is that, even when people living with HIV are on effective treatment, they still have an increased risk of developing neurocognitive disorders in later life.

The severity of these conditions can range from occasional memory loss to dementia. If your reflexes are slowing, or if your attention span is waning then you might want to see a neurological specialist who can conduct a range of cognitive tests to determine a diagnosis.

If you’re diagnosed with HAND, it might be mild or moderate and not progress to anything more. HAND appears to be more common among people co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C.