Symptoms, Causes and Remedies of Epstein Barr Virus

Epstein Barr virus (EBV), also referred to as HHV-4 ( human herpes virus ) is a member of the herpes family. Epstein-Barr can cause infectious mononucleosis, also known as 'glandular fever. EBV is found worldwide and is a common cause of viral pharyngitis, especially in young adults. It's also called the 'kissing disease" because of one way you can spread it to someone else. This virus gets spread via intimate contact, indicating saliva, bodily fluid, though they can get passaged via semen and blood.

Symptoms of Epstein Barr virus

The incubation period for Epstein-Barr virus infection is about four to seven weeks.

Here is a list of the symptoms of Epstein Barr virus:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Skin rash
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Ear infection
  • Diarrhea
  • Enlarged spleen
  • Swollen glands in the neck

Causes of Epstein Barr virus

Here are few of the causes of Epstein Barr virus:

  • Family history of EBV
  • Weak immune system
  • Having multiple sex partners
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Celiac disease

Remedies of Epstein Barr virus

Here is a list of the natural remedies that are effective in the prevention of Epstein Barr virus:

Bestowing protection against different infection

Protection is a prerequisite when it comes to procuring protection against different Epstein Barr virus infection as it is really difficult to treat the virus. As EEV is highly contagious, it is recommended for people, who are highly infected to stay away from school or work, till they get recovered. You need to keep in mind that the virus may get spread in case the individual is not displaying the symptoms of the virus.

Here is a list of few of the tips which are useful in procuring protection against the infection:

  • Avoiding the sharing of any product owing to which you may come in contact with infected people's saliva. Hence, you should refrain from using toothbrush, chapstick, utensils, glasses, lipstick, water bottle of the individual.
  • Refrain from having sex or kissing with the infected individual.
  • Reduce the number of sexual partners
  • Practice safe sex
  • Usage of condom at the time of sexual intercourse
  • Practice handwashing techniques

Consumption of nutrient-based diet

It is recommended to intake the nutrient dense diet, which has low sugar content. In addition to this, you should say no to processed food products.  You should be intaking healthy fats, clean protein, antioxidants from different fruits and veggies. You should be including healthy fats like wild caught fish, coconut oil. You should also include food items, with probiotics such as kefir, yogurt.

Stay away from stress

It is recommended to keep stress under control to bestow protection and support to the immune system. Hence, you should adequate sleep. You should try different stress relievers such as yoga, light exercise, reading, meditation, journaling, reading, exercising, usage of essential oils. You should spend some time in nature to avoid stress.

Avoid extensive exercises and vigorous physical activities

It is recommended to avoid extensive and high-intensity physical exercises or activities for almost a month, once you start feeling better. As the spleen gets swollen and enlarged, it is essential to prevent impact or twisting, resulting in serious damage.

Stay hydrated

It is essential to prevent dehydration to stay away from the Epstein Barr virus. Hence, you should be intaking water throughout the day along with hydrating fluids such as coconut water, herbal tea. In addition to this, vegetables, fruits, smoothies, bone broth are considered to be a great option in order to get these fluids.