This is the second time that I am suffering from glandular fever, I am 19 and usually lead a very active lifestyle I do not smoke/do drugs, and drink lightly about 3 times a year. I have been to many doctors over the past couple of years (last year too with bronchitis, tonsillitis and pneumonia as well last year), all the doctors say is that its something that I have to get through. I have tried vitamin C injections and currently on a low carb and sugar diet combined with many vitamins as suggested by a naturopath which I believe has helped me to some degree. One of my main concerns are my tonsils, they are the size of the top of a mini muffin top and ache with pain killers and I struggle to breathe at night because they are so restricting. This has continued for about 5 /6 weeks of both years and white puss often develops on them. Doctors have said that I cant get them removed but i want to pull them out myself they are so restricting. What can i do? This is contolling of my life!
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (ABV), one of the most common viruses to affect humans. Glandular fever spread through saliva. It can be spread through kissing, so it is often referred to as the kissing disease.The treatment includes 1. Get plenty of rest during the early stages when your symptoms are most severe.2. Chat Doctor. 3. If you need pain relief, you can take painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.4. Try gargling with soluble aspirin if you have a sore throat. Thank you.