Headache
A headache caused by the cold or flu will stand out for its constant, throbbing agony. The pain may even impact the ability to concentrate and focus.
The pain that most people experience with these headaches is characterized as a similar feeling to a band of pressure wrapping around the head, especially around the nose and sinus areas. However, sinus and congestion headaches have specific characteristics.
Any rapid movements of the head could make the pain worse. These headaches are typically worse in the morning because the mucus accumulates and increases the pressure while patients sleep.
The immune system releases tiny chemicals called “cytokines,” which work to combat infection when patients have a cold or the flu and can cause headaches. While their primary purpose is to fight infection, they can also produce inflammation, which might result in headaches in some people.
Another factor in headaches is the pressure brought on by the sinus cavities’ swelling and inflammation as they expand to accommodate more mucus due to a cold or the flu. The person with flu may experience lingering agony throughout this episode of headaches.
