9 Signs and Symptoms of Mononucleosis

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6. Headaches

Headaches caused by your body fighting off the Epstein-Barr virus normally persist all day. This type of headache normally feels like a tightened band around your heard or it could be characterized as a tension headache. Headaches can be caused directly or indirectly by an infection. The headache can be caused by a fever or the body’s production of other chemicals when it fighting off an infection. Headaches when fighting off infection can also be caused by congested sinuses that block the drainage of your sinuses. Outside of waiting for your body to successfully fight off the infection, taking anti-inflammatory medication can help to relieve your headache

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