Pfeiffer’s glandular fever is a viral infection (Epstein-Barr-Virus) also called “kissing disease”, which mainly affects children and adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19. The disease is transmitted by infectious saliva. As a therapy, absolute physical protection is necessary. Symptoms can be alleviated with homeopathic remedies, primarily the often extreme sore throat with swelling and reddening of the mucous membranes and restlessness with fever.
Antipyretic
Aconitum (prescription up to and including D3) In acute condition: One dissolves 1 tablet or 5 globules in 1 cup of water and gives of it first every 5 minutes a teaspoon (no metal), extends the break to 1⁄2 up to 2-hourly, then end. Belladonna (Prescription up to and including D3) In acute condition: Dissolve 1 tablet or 5 globules in 1 cup of water and give a teaspoon (no metal) every 5 minutes, extend the interval to 1⁄2 until 2 hours, then stop. Ferrum phosphoricum in acute condition: Dissolve 1 tablet or 5 globules in 1 cup of water and give a teaspoon of it every 5 minutes (no metal), extend the break to 1⁄2 until every 2 hours, then stop.
- Suddenly beginning fever with great fear to panic, restlessness and severe thirst. Fast, hard pulse.
- The patients feel very ill.
- Face is red when lying down, skin is hot and dry and white when sitting up.
- In the evening and at night all complaints are worse.
- Sudden start, red, sweaty skin.
- Red medium, mucous membranes in the throat strong red, dry.
- Anxiety and panic are not quite as pronounced as with aconitum.
- Aggravated by cold, excitement, cold drafts and at night.
- The beginning of the fever is not quite as stormy as with aconitum and belladonna.
- Fear, restlessness and panic are missing.
- Red face, cold in the whole body, cold feet. Pulse fast, soft and suppressable.
- Aggravation at rest, improvement with a little exercise.
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