Patient's question:
I've been feeling unwell recently. I've had a cold for about four or five days. At first, the symptoms were mild, just coughing and runny nose. Now, the coughing is much worse, and I also have a headache that's especially painful. I want to know what to do when you have a cold with a splitting headache.Doctor's answer:
When you have a cold, experiencing headaches again is a normal phenomenon. This is due to nasal congestion and coughing during the cold, which leads to poor rest. It may also be caused by a viral infection. You can take antiviral medication, cold medicine, or willow bark tablets to alleviate the symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for intravenous drip treatment. Therefore, specific diagnosis and symptomatic treatment are necessary.