The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens a personâs immune system by destroying the cells that fight disease and infection. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), by extension, is a condition that can develop when HIV has caused serious damage to your immune system. While it's possible that a woman infected with HIV might display no symptoms, it's more typical that women infected with HIV will experience some subtle signs and symptoms that they may not realize are actually warning signs of the virus.
The causes of chronic inflammation can vary person to person, but include being overweight, experiencing lots of stress and even breathing polluted air, Women's Health reported. Lifestyle choices, like smoking or lack of exercise, also play a role.
Blood clotting problems and rare blood disorders also cause blood clots to form, but the cause of blood clots is not always known. For some women, the use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) may increase the risk of blood clot formation. The risk is higher for women over 35 years of age who smoke or have a history of previous blood clots. A variety of things can cause inflammation of a superficial vein. One common cause is due to trauma or injury, for example from solutions or medications given intravenously (into a vein) in hospitals.