Mononucleosis is also known as kissing disease or glandular fever. It is a viral disease that is transmitted by droplets of saliva projected by the contaminated subject when he speaks, coughs or sneezes. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and can affect children, adolescents, and young adults. Mononucleosis is usually characterized by swollen lymph nodes and acute infection. It is the cause of an increase in the number of mononuclear blood cells or monocytes contained in the blood.
Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis
Generally, infectious mononucleosis is characterized by acute pharyngitis or inflammatory angina which is manifested by the enlargement of the tonsils and the redness of the pharynx. Of viral origin, it is often called red strep throat or erythematous angina. However, it can also cause white strep throat or pseudomembranous angina. In all cases, it is accompanied by a high microbial and eruptive fever accompanied by chills. The patient's temperature can then reach 40.5°C. Mononucleosis can also lead to lymphadenopathy, extreme fatigue, body aches, muscle pain, jaundice, ulceration of the gums or foreskin, cerebrospinal meningitis, splenomegaly or even acute hepatitis.
Treatment for muscle or laryngeal pain
If the pain caused by mononucleosis is localized to the muscles or larynx and radiates to the ears, take three granules of Phytolacca 5 CH three times a day.
Treatment for fever
If you have a thirsty fever associated with strep throat, take five granules of Belladonna 5 CH three times a day. This will lower the patient's body temperature.
The treatment to be followed in the presence of extreme fatigue
,Mercurius Solubilis 9 CH and Natrum Muriaticum 9 CH, gradually reduces extreme fatigue. The recommended dosage is three granules of each remedy, to be taken three times a day, until the pervasive lassitude subsides.
Treatment for gum ulceration
To avoid superinfection that may result from the presence of the Epstein-Barr virus, use Calendula Officinalis TM and Mercurius Corrosivus 4 or 5 CH. More precisely, dilute thirty drops of the first remedy in half a glass of water brought to a boil and use the solution to make a mouthwash. Suck five granules of the second remedy three times a day until the ulcerations disappear.
Treatment for hepatitis
When the disease becomes severe, it can cause acute hepatitis associated with jaundice or digestive disorders. In this case, melt three granules of Phosphorus 7 CH under the tongue three times a day.
When to see a doctor?
If not treated in time, infectious mononucleosis can lead to serious complications. As soon as the first symptoms appear, it is therefore recommended to go see a homeopath. But, if the disease has already caused hemolytic anemia, pancytopenia or other neurological, hepatic or pulmonary complications, medical consultation becomes essential.
