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Does Mono make you hungry?

Joe Ford

Does Mono make you hungry?

Signs that you may have mono include: constant fatigue, fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, sore muscles, larger-than-normal liver or spleen, skin rash, or abdominal pain.

Is Mono embarrassing?

Mono is one of those illnesses with an embarrassing reputation. Called “the kissing disease,” mono causes extreme fatigue and can be almost impossible to avoid getting if you come into contact with someone carrying it.

Can mono affect your eyes?

On the basis of seroepidemiologic data, EBV infection has been reported to affect all segments of the eye, but ocular manifestations most commonly associated with acute mononucleosis include periorbital edema (10%–20% of children and adolescents [2, 3]) and follicular conjunctivitis (up to 38% of cases [10])….

Can Mono make your eyes swell?

Less commonly, a red rash may appear all over the body. Some people notice a swelling of the upper eyelids early in the course of the illness.

Can Mono make you depressed?

Summary: Anecdotal reports that viral infections such as mononucleosis lead to depression and other psychiatric disorders have been rebutted by a study that followed 144 HMO patients….

Does Mono make your eyes puffy?

Less common symptoms are puffy eyes, nausea, severe headache, sensitivity to light, chest pain and trouble breathing. A child who has been treated recently with ampicillin or amoxicillin may have a pink rash all over the body.

What should I eat if I have mono?

Eat healthy whole foods to help your immune system fight the mono virus. Eat more antioxidant-rich and anti-inflammatory foods, like: green, leafy vegetables. bell peppers….Avoid consuming things like:

  • sugary snacks.
  • refined white bread.
  • white rice.
  • white pasta.
  • crackers.
  • fried foods.
  • alcohol.

Is stiff neck a symptom of mono?

If you have an infection in your throat or ears, the lymph nodes or glands in your throat may be enlarged and painful. This could cause your neck to be stiff. Mono and other viruses can cause these same symptoms….

Can Mono give you an ear infection?

Causes: An inner ear infection is usually caused by a virus. You could have a viral infection that affects the whole body, such as mono, or one that’s limited to the inner ear….

What is the longest mono can last?

For some people, their liver or spleen or both may remain enlarged even after their fatigue ends. Most people get better in two to four weeks; however, some people may feel fatigued for several more weeks. Occasionally, the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis can last for six months or longer.

Can you have mono and not tired?

Most people recover from mono after several weeks. But for some, it may take several months before they regain their normal energy levels. This extended period of fatigue is not the same as having myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.