i think i have mono
i got a sore throght
and fever also a bad cough
and it hurts real bad
[i posted this qusestion befor but ppl just told me to get a strep test WITCH I ALREADY GOT!]
and its not strep
so do you think its mono
2007-01-16 12:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by asdfjkl; 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
What is mononucleosis?
Mononucleosis (often called "mono") is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Signs of mono include fever, sore throat, headaches, white patches on the back of your throat, swollen glands in your neck, feeling tired and not feeling hungry.
How is mono passed?
Mono is not spread as easily as some other viruses, such as the common cold. The mono virus is found in saliva and mucus. It is usually passed from one person to another through kissing, although it may rarely be passed in other ways, such as coughing. Signs of mono usually develop 4 to 6 weeks after you're exposed to the virus. Generally, people only get mono once. It's most common among people 15 to 35 years old.
How is mono diagnosed?
Your doctor will probably first ask you some questions about your symptoms and then may do blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. One common test used to diagnose mono is called the Monospot test. Sometimes other blood tests are needed if the results of the Monospot test aren't clear.
2007-01-16 12:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mark B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be, but I actually have been diagnosed with chronic mono. Meaning that it comes and goes. I don't recall ever having a sore throat, but there will be days that I am borderline useless, having no energy for work or even decent thought. Try eating an orange every morning for breakfast. It sounds dietary.
2007-01-16 20:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by boozer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dr. has to take a test for mono its specific. also for epstein barr it depends on if your symptoms are acute more than 4 weeks or chronic more than 4 months. you don't mention anything about being weak or tired thats a big indication of mono if you are concerned have your dr. run that specific blood test if you bring it up he will have to in case you do have it and he didn't check for it. good luck~ hope you feel better!
2007-01-16 20:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by pa625 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so , i was sick and i'm getting better, I think it's the change of the weather. I don't know why the weather is soooo crazy, but don't let are answers fool you, i'll be better if you go to the doctor !! he is the right person to help you.
2007-01-16 20:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Da 1 N only 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the glands on your neck, just under your jaw and ears swollen? When I had it those glands got huge. I also had little energy. Hope that helps
2007-01-16 20:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Ernimay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probablly is mono
2007-01-16 20:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://familydoctor.org/077.xml
look at that site. If your symptoms fit go see a doc.
2007-01-16 20:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by meg *__* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋