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Herxheimer reaction

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Herxheimer reaction,
n.pr an increase in the number or degree of symptoms caused by a rapid destruction of antigens, cell particles, and toxins, that occur during treatment.


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The symptoms of the Herxheimer Reaction are headaches, nausea and vomiting.
This lasts a few days only and is known as a Herxheimer Reaction.
And you do not have to have a Herxheimer reaction to get better.
 
 
 
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