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Common cold
Can a cold caused by wind-cold lead to headaches?
Wind-cold colds can cause pain. Because the pathogenic factor of wind-cold easily invades certain areas on the top of the head, and "wind evil is the chief among all diseases," it can bring along the cold pathogen, easily invade the head, and then lead to blockages in some meridians, cold coagulation and blood stasis, resulting in obstructed vessels and malnourishment of vessels, thus causing headaches. Generally, at this time, if there is a headache, the pain will intensify after being exposed to wind-cold, so it is crucial to keep warm and avoid excessive exposure to the pathogenic wind-cold. Sometimes, after long exposure to the pathogenic wind-cold, one might also experience some heat symptoms, presenting symptoms of wind-heat, mixed with heat and dampness, causing headaches. If it is mixed with dampness, the headache will be more oppressive, which is a symptom that appears after the spread of a wind-cold cold.
How to treat a cold with headache?
After catching a cold, patients often experience symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and fever. Some patients may also experience headaches. For treating headaches, one can use compound cold medicines or antipyretic analgesics to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for treatment. Besides medication, it is important to rest, avoid exposure to cold, drink plenty of water, eat light meals, and keep the room well-ventilated to facilitate recovery from the cold.
What to eat when you have a cold and fever?
For colds and fever, one should eat more ginger, drink more brown sugar water, or directly take ginger sugar water. Eat more millet porridge and green leafy vegetables and fruits, and try to drink more water to promote metabolism. Physical methods to reduce fever can also be adopted, or combined with the use of antipyretic and analgesic drugs to relieve the symptoms of fever. Generally, body temperature should be measured again two hours later. If the temperature does not decrease, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time for an examination and take other measures to reduce the fever and alleviate the symptoms. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
What to drink to prevent a cold?
Colds are caused by viral infections, and currently, there are no specific effective medications to treat them. Similarly, there are no medications or foods that can effectively prevent colds. The main measures to prevent colds include engaging in active physical exercise, enhancing physical fitness, maintaining a regular lifestyle, balancing work and rest, avoiding smoking and drinking, appropriately adjusting clothing with changing seasons to avoid chilling, avoiding crowded places during the peak cold season, drinking plenty of water, and ensuring that rooms are well-ventilated to effectively reduce the incidence of colds.
Can I run if I have a cold and a headache?
The common cold is primarily a clinical disease characterizing symptoms such as upper respiratory tract infections by various microbes, resulting in coughing, sputum production, nasal congestion, runny nose, and fever. In severe cases, some patients might also experience headaches. Typically, after the onset of a cold, it is generally recommended that patients consume nutrient-rich foods and keep warm while avoiding exercise. If a headache occurs due to the cold, it is advised to rest at home, take some cold medicine to alleviate the headache, and wait until the body has recovered before engaging in activities like running. It is not recommended to perform intense physical activities during the acute phase of a cold when feeling unwell, as this might exacerbate the condition. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
What should I do if I catch a cold during breastfeeding?
In the case of a cold during breastfeeding, the treatment should be based on the specific condition of the patient. If symptoms of a typical viral cold appear during breastfeeding, such as runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and no fever or only mild fever, it is generally not necessary to use medication if the symptoms are mild. Drinking more water and resting adequately can gradually alleviate most patients' conditions. However, if the patient's symptoms are severe, or if there are signs of bacterial infection such as a high fever or coughing up pus-filled sputum, it is necessary to visit a hospital for appropriate treatment. Under the guidance of a doctor, it may be necessary to choose medications that have lesser impact on the child, and even consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding.
What to eat when you have a cold and a headache?
When experiencing headaches due to a cold, it is advisable to consume fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and alleviate headaches. If the pain is severe, it may be necessary to take some pain relievers to treat and relieve the symptoms. In daily life, it is appropriate to consume fruits such as pears, apples, grapefruits, grapes, and peaches. These fruits can provide a rich source of vitamins and various other trace elements, which can alleviate some symptoms of a cold. They also have certain properties like clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects against some bacteria and viruses. It is also recommended to drink plenty of water and consume warm, easy-to-digest foods such as porridge, green vegetables, soy milk, and tofu.
Is a cold a form of detoxification?
Colds are not a form of detoxification. They are caused by a decrease in the body's immune capabilities and infections by common viruses such as influenza or parainfluenza, resulting in respiratory infections. Symptoms include a runny nose, cough, headache, fever, and sore throat. Influenza can also cause viral symptoms like sore limbs and swollen joints. During the acute phase, it is advisable to take antipyretic analgesics and use physical methods to reduce fever. These are not signs of the body detoxifying.
What causes a cold headache?
In most cases, headaches from colds can be considered possibly caused by viral or bacterial infections. Typically, inflammatory stimuli may cause intense constriction of cerebral blood vessels, leading to headaches. Therefore, it is advised to pay attention and, under the guidance of a doctor, take some pain relief medications to treat and alleviate symptoms. Additionally, one should perform a routine blood test under a doctor's guidance to identify the cause, and then take the appropriate anti-infection medications for treatment. Furthermore, if the headache is due to a viral infection, it may be necessary to take antiviral medications. In the case of a bacterial infection, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications should be taken to relieve symptoms. It is also important to handle symptoms appropriately, rest more, and avoid overexertion. Moreover, keeping the head warm and avoiding exposure to cold and wind is also important.
Can I eat durian when I have a cold?
When you have a cold, you can appropriately eat some durian, as it is considered a highly nourishing fruit. Eating durian can enhance physical condition and promote metabolism, but attention should be paid not to consume too much. This is because durian is a tropical fruit with a warming nature. If eaten in excess at one time, it might lead to nutritional overload that the body cannot digest and can cause symptoms of excessive internal heat. Moreover, it is important to note that if the cold is caused by heat, you should avoid eating durian. However, if it is a cold caused by exposure to wind and cold, then it is acceptable to consume durian. These points should be noted. Always be sure to follow a doctor’s advice, take medication actively for symptomatic treatment, drink plenty of water, maintain a good mood, avoid excessive stress, do not stay up late, ensure sufficient sleep, and improve your immune response.