In 2008, approximately 1.7 million adults throughout the world died from complications resulting from acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. This infection, which is the advanced form of the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, severely damages the body's immune system. The symptoms of AIDS in men and women are typically the same and should be discussed with a doctor if they occur.
Fever, Chills and Night Sweats
Men with AIDS frequently experience chronic or recurrent fevers as a symptom of the disease. A fever occurs when the immune system stimulates an increase in body temperature triggered by the presence of a foreign pathogen, such as a virus or bacterium, in the body. Men who develop fever symptoms may also experience chills or excessive sweating. Profuse sweating may occur most frequently during the night, which can cause men to wake up several times during the night with damp, moist or flushed skin.
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Enlarged lymph nodes may appear as a symptom of AIDS in men, Medline Plus reports. The lymph nodes are part of the immune system and help remove toxic substances from a person's blood. Men may notice the development of small, swollen, firm lumps within the neck, groin or beneath the armpits. Enlarged lymph nodes are typically painless, though certain men may notice that the affected node feels sensitive or tender to the touch.
Upset Stomach
Upset stomach symptoms may occur in men who have AIDS, AIDS.gov explains. These gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, which can contribute to appetite loss and fatigue.
Diarrhea and Weight Loss
Men with AIDS may experience recurrent bowel movements that yield runny, watery or loose stools -- a side effect called diarrhea. Chronic diarrhea can cause excessive fluid loss and may also lead to significant weight loss. In combination, these side effects may cause an AIDS symptom called wasting syndrome. Men who experience wasting syndrome develop persistent diarrhea symptoms for at least 30 days and lose at least 10 percent of their normal body mass, AIDS.gov explains.
Infections
AIDS prevents the immune system from functioning normally, which can increase a man's susceptibility to infections. Consequently, men with AIDS may suffer from recurrent bouts of pneumonia or oral thrush. Infections that occur in men with AIDS may require additional antibiotic or antifungal treatment to control or mitigate infection symptoms.
