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Mononucleosis in Children
by Elizabeth Noble
The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono infects about half of all children before the age of five. Mononucleosis in children and babies may be asymptomatic or mild. It may be passed off as a cold or flu and not tested for.
When mono symptoms do appear in children, fever is common. Unless the fever is very high (above 40 degrees C), it should not be suppressed. Fever is the body's way of killing off infection and stimulating the immune system. If a fever does rise too high it can put a child with mono at risk of febrile convulsions or seizures.
To lower a dangerously high fever, you can sponge the body with luke warm water, paying attention to under the armpits and groin where blood runs close to the surface. Alternatively place the child in a tepid bath. Do not use cold water as this can shock the body or induce shivering.
Aspirin should never be used to lower fever when treating mononucleosis in children. Aspirin has been associated with Reye's syndrome - a potentially fatal illness which causes liver and brain inflammation. Aspirin is a particular risk in mononucleosis in children who are under 16.
can cause the "Alice in Wonderland" syndrome, particularly when there is a high fever. This syndrome is characterized by the sufferer perceiving objects as the wrong size or shape and/or finding that perspective is wrong. For example body parts, people, cars, buildings, etc. look smaller or larger than they should be, or distances look incorrect. When I had mono as a child I still remember hallucinating that my fists would blow up in size like boxing gloves - it was quite a terrifying experience for a young child.
The other symptom which is common with mononucleosis in children is abdominal pain. The best approach here is to rest the body, eat lightly and apply a hot water bottle or heat pack to the abdomen. A warm bath can also help.
may also exhibit as a viral rash. This is normally short-lived disappearing in a couple of days from onset. If the itch is itchy or causing discomfort then an oatmeal bath or application of calamine lotion can soothe the irritation.
As children reach the teenage years mono is more easily picked up since it is spread through saliva, often through kissing. A busy social life, pressure from studies, and relationship issues can all impact on immune health to increase the chances of picking up the virus.
Mono in teenagers and young adults tends to be more severe and prolonged than that seen in children. Symptoms like a sore throat, swollen glands, fatigue and fever are typical. The infection is normally self-limiting, resolving in a couple of weeks although some people suffer recurrent symptoms particularly fatigue for weeks or months after the initial infection.
About the Author
For further information on mononucleosis in children and teenagers and how to treat this illness naturally please refer to the e-book mononucleosiscures.com by qualified naturopath Elizabeth Noble. This covers the natural approach including nutrients, herbs, homeopathics, essential oils, diet and stress management in the treatment of mono.
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