Exercise after diagnosis and treatment for mononucleosis

Hi and welcome to the forum! I am glad that I can help you.

You want to know whether you should stop jogging a few weeks after being diagnosed and treated for mononucleosis.

Mononucleosis, also known as mono is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is characterized with a sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss, malaise, pharyngeal inflammation, petechiae, loss of appetite, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), hepatitis and hemolysis (the bursting of red blood cells).

According to the data that you described, it seems likely that you experienced mono. Exercising and jogging increase the production of degradation products which are normally processed in the liver. Because the liver is affected during mono, it may not function properly and clear the blood from the degradation products. So, refrain from exercises and jogging until the blood levels of liver enzymes such as AST and ALT are back in the normal ranges. You may consider consulting with your doctor when you may start exercising.

Please keep in mind that I provide medical information only. I am not able to diagnose medical conditions online. Please contact your doctor for further advice and information about mononucleosis.