What are the symptoms of mono?!


Question: What are the symptoms of mono!?
i think i have mono!.
& please dont reply to this question calling me a slxt or anything like that because i didnt get it from kissing anyone!. i havent kissed anyone since april!. but, i have drank after a lot of people

- my throat is sore
*everytime i swallow it hurts soo bad
- my face is red, & it feels like i have a fever
(idk if i do, my parents arent awake)
- i feel pretty weak
*i think thats because i havent eaten, & i havent eaten because i really havent been hungry and when my dad tried to make me eat something it hurt too bad to swallow it
- & i have chills all over my body


does that sound like anything, & if you dont think its mono than what is it!? just the common cold- or strep!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
What is mononucleosis!?
Mononucleosis, also called "mono," is a common viral illness that can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months!. Mono goes away on its own, but lots of rest and good self-care can help you feel better!.

What causes mono!?
Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)!. It is most often seen in adolescents and young adults!. Children can get the virus, but it often goes unnoticed because their symptoms are mild!. Adults usually do not get mono, because they have immunity to the virus!.

Mono can be spread through contact with saliva, mucus from the nose and throat, and sometimes tears!. Because the virus can be spread through kissing, it has earned the nickname the "kissing disease!." If you have mono, you can avoid passing the virus to others by not kissing anyone and by not sharing things like glasses, eating utensils, or toothbrushes!.

As soon as you get over mono, your symptoms will go away for good, but you will always carry the virus that caused it!. The virus may become active from time to time without causing any symptoms!. When the virus is active, it can be spread to others!.

What are the symptoms!?
The most common symptoms of mono are a high fever, a severe sore throat, swollen glands and tonsils, and weakness and fatigue!. Symptoms usually start 4 to 6 weeks after you are exposed to the virus!.

Mono can cause the spleen to swell!. Severe pain in the upper left part of your belly may mean that your spleen has burst!. This is an emergency!.

How is mono diagnosed!?
Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and examine you!. You may also need blood tests to check for signs of mono (monospot test) and the Epstein-Barr virus!. Blood tests can also help rule out other causes of your symptoms!.

How is it treated!?
Usually only self-care is needed for mono!.

Get plenty of rest!. You may need bed rest, which could keep you away from school or work for a little while!.
Gargle with salt water or use throat lozenges to soothe your sore throat!.
Take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil) to reduce fever and relieve a sore throat and headaches!.
Avoid contact sports and heavy lifting!. Your spleen may be enlarged, and impact or straining could cause it to burst!.
In severe cases, medicines called corticosteroids may be used to reduce swelling of the throat, tonsils, or spleen!.

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The initial symptoms of mono are

* a general lack of energy or malaise,


* a loss of appetite, and


* chills!.

These initial symptoms can last from one to three days before the more intense symptoms of the illness begin!. The more common intense symptoms include

* a severe sore throat,


* fever, and


* swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neck area!.

It is typically the severe sore throat that prompts people to contact their doctor
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Hate to break it to ya, but I'm pretty sure you've got mono!. I had it a few months ago!. (Funny story, had it when I drank from a group bottle at a bonfire, hahaha)

Anyway, I didn't have the kind that people always say "knocks you off your feet"!. It was more like a 2 week vacation from school!. Don't sweat it, from what you're saying you'll probably have "Mono: The Vacation Version"!.

Oh yeah, and I would suggest pudding if you like it!. Mmm!.!.!. I may have some here in a minute come to think of it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i felt ten times better when i had mono after gargling with salt water and different mouth washes and taking tylenol!. the pain killers help with the pain ur having and the salt water will help your throat not feel so bad!. get that rest too!. also if your having some swelling in ur belly it could be mono!. just rest up do those little things and if you dont start feeling better go see a doctor and they can prescribe a stronger dose of meds!. your body cant take antibiotics for mono unfortunetly!. feel better sweetieWww@Answer-Health@Com

very possible!. and just because you have it doesn't mean your a slxt!.!.!.!.it spreads fairly easy!. just sleep alot!. it'll be gone in no timeWww@Answer-Health@Com

you have mono!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.i think
i had most of those symptoms when i had mono
you might want to wake your parents up tooWww@Answer-Health@Com

http://www!.webmd!.com/a-to-z-guides/under!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

are you tired a lot, it doesn't sound like but go to doc to check it out anyway!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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