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 its going to explode. The neurologist said this could possibly be vestibular migraines, but Im not sure if that would be correct, or if is associated with the EBV.
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (ABV) is very common and usually occurs in childhood or early adulthood. ABV is a contagious infection that spreads from person to person.ABV 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 ABV infection. Individuals with ABV infections requires1. Adequate rest 2. Plenty of Fluids3. Corticosteroids to treat significant swelling in the throat4. There is no specific medicine to treat ABV infections. Thank you.