Mononucleosis cramping your nightlife? Visit this walk in clinic and get back in the game.

People call mono “the kissing disease” for a good reason. Its preferred means of transmission is through saliva, meaning that whomever you momentarily share your spit with could give you this viral disease. So when you share utensils, toothbrushes, lollipops and tongues, you put yourself at risk at getting mononucleosis, or, as most of us know it as, mono.

Which means that once you have this condition you can’t (or shouldn’t) be going around kissing unaware victims. Yet New York City holds a dating crowd difficult to resist, so if you think you have mono, step in to a medical clinic for help.

Not that you will need help staying away from hitting the bar scene, for the symptoms of mononucleosis can be debilitating, and last for months if you don’t seek treatment quickly. Fatigue accounts for a large portion of your symptoms, and it very importantly differentiates mono from most cold-like conditions. Your cold and flu-like symptoms are:
High fever
Muscle aches
Constant headache
Inflamed lymph nodes
Sore throat

An internist will also note, among these symptoms, signs that your spleen is enlarging. This discomfort alongside your other symptoms can prevent many people from functioning normally, let alone enjoying your Saturday night. Not even to mention that most people will feel fatigued by mono sometimes for months after these other symptoms have subsided. And by fatigued we mean you’ll feel the need to sleep, a lot, almost to an embarrassing level.

Yet the first sign of mono is inflamed lymph nodes. You should look for this before you take your weariness too seriously, as many people claim to feel excessively tired when they’re simply having a rough week. Our lymph nodes are located all over our bodies, but the main ones (or the ones we feel best) are in the neck. If your neck feels swollen in an unfamiliar way, your lymph nodes may be enlarged.

But really the only way to be certain you have mono is by visiting a physician and getting examined for the Epstein-bar virus. The Epstein-bar virus, also called herpesvirus 4, is the main cause of mononucleosis. It is considered a form of herpes, and as of today there is no cure for it. You can, however, erase its symptoms and force it into dormancy. Once dormant the virus is no longer contagious.

If you think you have mono and need a mononucleosis testing in NYC, visit this medical center in Manhattan for a thorough examination. You’ll meet with an experienced, certified doctor with the patience and consideration to thoughtfully review your case. Their office also has reasonable pricing for those without insurance, and for those with insurance, there’s almost no coverage they don’t accept. It’s an all-around great place for everybody. Just log onto their website walk in clinic in NYC to make an appointment or call them at 212-696-5900.

Don’t let mono hamper your style, get help today and hit the clubs tomorrow.