Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease it is also refers to as kissing disease. Virus that causes mono can be transmitted through saliva; it means anyone can get it through kissing. Virus can spread to by means of cough or sneeze, or by sharing a glass or food utensil with someone who has the virus. Although contagious, mononucleosis isn’t as contagious as like some infections, such as common cold.

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.

Saltwater:
Can be used as gargle

Garlic:
Eating garlic can help reducing chances of infections.

Rest is he best remedy for mononucleosis. If diagnosed with mononucleosis, the patient is advised to take a good rest and complete sleep with good diet to combat further complications.

Diet suggestions for Mononucleosis

Eat four to six small meals every day
Fruits and vegetables must be included in the diet
Adequate amount of water must be consumed everyday to flush body toxins
Avoid meat, saturated fats, caffeine and decaffeinated drinks.
Avoid any stressful activities

Other suggestion for Mononucleosis

Wash hands regularly with antibacterial soaps.
Avoid physical contacts with infected person
Always maintain proper and good hygiene
Don’t use other people toothbrush to avoid infections or spreading of virus