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Cause of
mononucleosis
What are
the signs and symptoms of mononucleosis?
Is mono the same as
glandular fever?
How long does mono last?
Can you get mono
twice?
How is
mononucleosis spread?
Is mono highly
contagious?
What is
the incubation period for mononucleosis?
How is
mononucleosis diagnosed?
What is the
treatment for mononucleosis?
Chronic fatigue
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Mononucleosis Cures
Mononucleosis or glandular fever is caused by an
infection by the Epstein Barr virus, a member of the
herpes virus family.
Like all the herpes viruses, the virus remains in the
body for life, and in some cases can be reactivated when
the body's defenses are lowered.
The typical symptoms of mononucleosis are:
- Swollen glands in neck, armpits or groin
- Fever ranging from mild to severe
- Fatigue, sometimes extreme
- Sore throat, similar to tonsillitis
Some patients will also suffer from:
- Enlarged tonsils
- Headache
- Aching muscles
- Poor appetite
- Skin rash
- Abdominal pain
- Puffy eyelids
- Sensitivity to light
- Cough or runny nose
- Enlarged liver and spleen.
Yes, it is the same disease as glandular fever. Both
Glandular fever and mononucleosis are caused by the
Epstein Barr virus.
Symptoms of mononucleosis usually last from 1 - 4
weeks although some cases may last months.
Generally, people only get mono once. However about
6% of people experience a recurrence of the symptoms for
months or years after they initially contact the virus.
The Epstein Barr virus is shed from the throat during
the illness and up to a year after the infection. The
virus can become dormant and later reactivate and be
shed from the throat again.
Apart from through kissing, saliva can transmit the
virus by people sharing drinking glasses, eating
utensils, towels or toys. Mononucleosis can be
transmitted from mouth to hand so washing hands well is
important.
Though good personal hygiene makes sense, the
Epstein-Barr virus is everywhere, and exposure to it
cannot be avoided entirely. Washing hands well, avoiding
kissing and not sharing towels, glasses and eating
utensils with infected patients is a good idea. People
with mononucleosis do not need to be isolated from
others.
See the e-book "Nature's
Amazing Mononucleosis Cures" for reasons why
some people seem more susceptible, and what you can do
about it.
Symptoms of mononucleosis appear 30 - 50 days after
exposure to the virus, although some people are infected
with the virus for weeks or months before any symptoms
begin to appear.
Diagnosis is based on a persons age, symptoms and a
physical exam. Confirmation of mononucleosis is made
from laboratory tests including:
- Atypical lymphocytes - a type of white blood
cell, in the blood. In mononucleosis, these atypical
lymphocytes make up more than 10% of total
lymphocytes.
- Increased total white blood cell count
- Antibody tests like the mono spot test.
- Additional Epstein Barr antibody tests
These are fully explained in the book.
The conventional medical approach to treating
mononucleosis is not very effective. It includes only
the basics like relieving symptoms. Advice normally
given is to rest, drink plenty of fluids, gargle with
salt water and suck on throat lozenges to relieve a sore
throat. To relieve pain and fever, acetaminophen or
ibuprofen may be recommended.
Antibiotics like penicillin are of no help in mono.
Mono is caused by a virus, and antibiotics don't work
against viruses. If you have a bacterial infection in
addition to having mono, your doctor may give you an
antibiotic.
I believe that much more can be done to treat mono
naturally. See the e-book
"Nature's Amazing Mononucleosis Cures" for our
full treatment plan.
In the book, I show the best natural health
approaches to treating mono. I explain little known
facts about nutrition, supplementation, pure water,
adequate rest and sleep, stress reduction, and when to
start gentle exercise. I explain complementary therapies
like the use of essential oils, homeopathy, massage, and
visualisation.
Some patients never seem to get over mononucleosis.
Their primary symptom is usually fatigue and they end up
being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
The bottom line is how healthy your immune system is.
If you have had mononucleosis and still get recurrent
sore throats, swollen glands or fatigue, it is nature's
way of telling you that something is wrong with your
immune system.
It may be suppressed from poor eating habits,
nutritional imbalances, stress, smoking or a chronic
underlying disease. Your genes can also make you more
susceptible to disease.
Fortunately, through general lifestyle practices like
a healthy diet, stress reduction, regular exercise and
taking some immune boosting supplements, you can
strengthen your immunity and keep the symptoms of
mononucleosis at bay.
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Mononucleosis Cures
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