How to Know You Have Mono
- 1). Review your energy level to see if it seems appropriate. If you are feeling more fatigued than normal, and there does not seem to be any reason for it, mono could be the culprit. People with mono are often constantly tired for no apparent reason. Fatigue may also be accompanied by a general feeling of weakness.
- 2). Ask yourself if you have had a sore throat for more than a few days. It may even be a strep throat which is not helped by antibiotics. A chronic sore throat accompanied by a fever is a classic sign of mono.
- 3). Check the lymph glands in your neck and under your arms. If they are swollen and tender they may be reacting to the presence of mono. Most likely you will also have swollen tonsils.
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A skin rash is a symptom of mono.examination image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.com
Look for any of the other classic symptoms of mono, such as night sweats, an unexplained rash, or no appetite. These symptoms in combination with other symptoms of mono indicate the likelihood that you have infectious mononucleosis. - 5
A blood test is the only way to know for sure if you have mono.Injection with Blood 3 image by Svenja98 from Fotolia.com
See your doctor for a blood test if you think you have mono. Although the cure for mono is time and rest, secondary problems such as strep throat or tonsillitis may need treatment. A positive result on your blood test is the definitive way to know for certain that you have mono.
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