Patient's question:
Recently, I ate a lot of spicy snacks and woke up with a dry mouth, headache, nose pain, and fever. Does a headache cause nose pain? I visited the doctor three times and received two bottles of intravenous drips. The first time my temperature was 38.8°C, the second time it was 39.4°C. Now my temperature is 37.5°C, but my head and nose are still very painful. The doctor said I didn't need any more drips, but my head and nose are still very painful. Is it because of the fever causing the headache and nose pain?Doctor's answer:
In traditional Chinese medicine, diarrhea is referred to as "stomach upset," while in Western medicine, it is inflammation. Stomach upset can easily lead to pharyngitis and rhinitis. The symptoms of pharyngitis include dry mouth and sore throat. The most severe form of rhinitis is sinusitis, which can cause headaches and dizziness. While receiving intravenous fluids, oral traditional Chinese medicine can be added. Additionally, dietary adjustments should be made. If you have a headache, medication can be taken. In your daily diet, consume light foods, eat more porridge, high-protein foods, and avoid greasy, stimulating, and extremely cold or wind-cold foods.