Symptoms of Mononucleosis
Symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Sore throat
- Night sweats
- Swollen tonsils
- Loss of appetite
- Soft, swollen spleen
- Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpits
The virus incubates from four to eight weeks, shorter incubation period occurs in children. Fever and sore throat usually subsides within a couple of weeks, but fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes and a swollen spleen may stay for few more weeks.
Causes of Mononucleosis
The main cause of mononucleosis is Epstein-Barr virus; this has similar symptoms that are caused by cytomegalovirus.
This type of illness is not very serious. Most of the adults have been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus and have built up antibodies overtime. This made them immune and the said illness will not recur.
Home Remedies for Mononucleosis
Bergamot, Eucalyptus, and Lavender essential oils:
Can be used as aromatherapy treatment, use extracts for a warm bath; this may help to relieve fatigue.
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