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I am 23 years old and tested positive for epstein bar virus. I have been having a feeling of ear fullness for 4 months now (mostly in one ear, but occasionally in both). I get headaces almost daily- that feel similar to sinus.. but my ears have been checked multiple times and there appears to be no infection. I am beyond frustrated with these symptoms! I tend to feel unfocused and dizzy, although the days that my ears hurt more seem to be the days I am less dizzy and viceversa. For the past few weeks my head feels like it's going to explode. The neurologist said this could possibly be vestibular migraines, but I'm not sure if that would be correct, or if is associated with the EBV.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello, Welcome to HCM,
Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is very common and usually occurs in childhood or early adulthood. EBV is a contagious infection that spreads from person to person.
EBV is the cause of infectious mononucleosis and the symptoms are fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and enlarged spleen. The symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are very much rare with EBV infection.
Individuals with EBV infections requires 1.Adequate rest 2.Plenty of Fluids 3.Corticosteroids to treat significant swelling in the throat 4.There is no specific medicine to treat EBV infections. Thank you.
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What Is The Treatment For Epstein Barr Virus?
Hello, Welcome to HCM, Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is very common and usually occurs in childhood or early adulthood. EBV is a contagious infection that spreads from person to person. EBV is the cause of infectious mononucleosis and the symptoms are fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and enlarged spleen. The symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are very much rare with EBV infection. Individuals with EBV infections requires 1.Adequate rest 2.Plenty of Fluids 3.Corticosteroids to treat significant swelling in the throat 4.There is no specific medicine to treat EBV infections. Thank you.