Headaches are a common symptom of the nervous system often accompanied by fever, and they coincide with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections such as runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and phlegm. The characteristics of headaches after infection are: newly occurring or recurring, varying from mild to severe, occurring on one or both sides of the head, accompanied by pulsating or compressive pain in the temples, top of the head, forehead, or around the eyes.
Why do headaches occur after infection?
The mechanism causing headaches after infection is not yet clear. Currently, it is mostly considered to be:
