Fever, nausea and headache: symptoms, causes, methods of diagnosis and treatment

Abdominal pain and the resulting gag reflex with the addition of an elevated temperature can be mistaken by many for symptoms of problems with the stomach or intestines. However, there are many reasons for such an unpleasant set of uncomfortable sensations. Sometimes they can indicate the development of the most serious diseases. That is why it is so important to pay serious attention to these symptoms by contacting a specialist to make an accurate diagnosis, which will allow you to begin an effective course of treatment in a timely manner. What pathologies cause stomach pain, nausea and fever?

Actions for high fever and headache

Antipyretics should be used when the thermometer readings are above 38 degrees.
According to the advice of doctors, at this time it is best to consume foods containing salicylic acid (raspberry or sea buckthorn jam, pineapple). To prevent dehydration, it is recommended to drink plenty of water. To reduce the temperature, use Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. To eliminate a headache, you need to understand the cause of its occurrence. The above-mentioned drugs fight this disease, but they will not help with high blood pressure. Therefore, it is best to contact a specialist.

For supporters of homeopathy, when treating headaches, what is important is not the cause of its occurrence, but the characteristics of its sensation in an individual person, character and environment.

What to do

First of all, see your GP. Very often we are simply unable to notice certain symptoms, but a doctor can easily identify them and be able to diagnose the disease. It is also necessary to take tests; they will help identify many diseases that do not manifest themselves externally. Sometimes your doctor may order a sputum, urine or blood culture, x-ray or ultrasound.

It is not recommended to abuse antipyretics. By relieving a symptom, you can postpone the examination for a long time and start the disease, which, of course, is harmful to your health.

If the temperature is very high, you should call an ambulance so that doctors can provide emergency care and resolve the issue of hospitalization

In any case, high temperature is the body’s “cry” for help, and you should pay attention to it

Clear signs of a cold are severe headache and fever. Fever and heat also indicate that an inflammatory process is developing in the human body. If the discomfort lasts more than three days, you should consult a doctor. Based on the examination, the specialist will make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Poisoning

If you have a stomach ache and nausea, diarrhea and fever, these symptoms are the result of ordinary poisoning. It can be caused by food that is either spoiled or improperly prepared. Sometimes poisoning occurs in cases where the human body does not digest lactose. You can also be poisoned by raw milk and stale fish, confectionery and meat products, mushrooms and canned food.

The first symptom of poisoning is belching with an unpleasant odor, in which an admixture of acetone is felt. After this, the patient complains of pain in the lower abdomen and nausea. A temperature of 37 degrees does not solve this condition. Sometimes it rises much higher (up to 39-40 degrees). The localization of pain in the lower abdomen is explained by accelerated peristalsis and leaching of feces. This condition is provoked by pathogenic bacteria that produce toxins dangerous to the body. It is because of them that food begins to spoil and rot.

If you feel nauseous, have a stomach ache, a temperature of 37.5 or higher, and there are other signs of poisoning, then, judging by the reviews of patients, the best way to eliminate unpleasant symptoms is to take absorbents. The best option is activated carbon or Enterosgel. If after several hours the person’s condition does not improve and he also vomits blood, he will need to call an ambulance.

Children under seven years old

A small child cannot always explain what is happening to him. Mom can intuitively understand that the baby has a headache if he grabs it with his hands. Children aged 4 and 5 years old can clearly explain their condition; it is easier to understand them. A severe headache can occur either due to a viral disease or without it.

Headache without cold symptoms:

incorrect daily routine;
unbalanced diet;
nervous tension, stress;
overheating, fatigue.

Children react emotionally to every event: if the day has been filled with impressions, by the evening the baby may have a headache. This is a sign of overwork, and the child just needs a good rest and sleep. Headaches can also occur in younger schoolchildren due to physical and emotional overload. Review your baby's daily routine and set aside more time for rest. Perhaps the child needs to be put to bed during the day.

A growing body requires a timely supply of nutrients. Skipping dinner/lunch can cause headaches. Make sure your child receives adequate nutrition on time. Do not buy crackers, chips and lemonade for your baby - these products undermine health and can cause hypertension and other serious illnesses in adulthood.

Excessive physical activity, noise and other irritating factors can also trigger headaches. Young children have a hard time experiencing a scandalous situation in the house; quarrels between parents often end in headaches for their child.

A child has a headache without signs of a cold for the following reasons:

migraine;
concussion;
food poisoning;
gastrointestinal infections.

Migraine manifests itself as a severe headache with nausea and vomiting. High temperature is not typical for this disease. Why does my head hurt? Due to the strong expansion of cerebral blood vessels. However, to determine an accurate diagnosis, you need to consult a neurologist or pediatrician.

A concussion can occur from a strong blow or fall. A four or five year old child can easily get a brain injury while playing outside. If the child does not have a fever, and he has become lethargic and complains of pain with nausea, check the body for bruises and abrasions. The baby may have a concussion.

Food poisoning can be accompanied by fever in the body if an infection has entered the body. If a child has a headache, fever and vomiting, most likely he has been poisoned. In this case, you need to bring down the high heat in the body, help the baby cleanse the body of toxins and call a doctor at home. The disease can be infectious, so prepare things for the hospital in advance.

Headache and fever:

colds, flu;
sinusitis;
meningitis.

A cold always manifests itself with fever, sometimes chills. Some children may experience a slight rise in temperature. If your child has a headache and fever, he most likely has a cold or infection. A cold is often accompanied by body aches; these symptoms can be used to determine the nature of the disease. After a day or two, a runny nose appears and a sore throat.

Sinusitis is a dangerous disease caused by an untreated runny nose. The brain does not receive the required amount of oxygen due to a constantly stuffy nose. An exacerbation of sinusitis will always be accompanied by increased heat in the body and pain in the head. A sign of sinusitis is the green color of nasal discharge.

Meningitis is not a common disease in children, as vaccinations are carried out against it. This disease is characterized by severe pain, a temperature above 38 and a rash on the body. The disease can occur in infants up to one year old, and in older children.

Causes of the painful condition

If you have body aches, you need to measure your temperature; as a rule, it rises rapidly, reaching 38-39 on the thermometer.
The patient may complain of a headache and nausea. Such symptoms are a consequence of poisoning of the body with waste products of pathogenic microorganisms. The reasons may be infection:

Most people suffering from acute respiratory viral infections
or
influenza
have aching bones and shaking due to high fever and may complain of pain in the head;
sinusitis
is characterized by symptoms such as chills, high fever, headache, nasal congestion and purulent discharge;
infectious diseases of the respiratory system
(pneumonia, bronchitis, laryngitis);
intestinal infections
lead to the fact that body temperature can rise to 39 degrees and above, while the patient is bothered by nausea, loose stools, and frequent vomiting;
sexually transmitted diseases
also cause body heat and aches.

Non-infectious causes:

poisoning of the body (medicines, food) is accompanied by the fact that the aches spread to the muscles and joints, the temperature rises, nausea appears, dizziness and headache;
parasites cause weakness, nausea, fever, the condition is accompanied by aches throughout the body;
pathological changes in the hematopoietic system lead to dizziness and nausea;
damage to the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, psoriasis) causes the temperature to rise to 38 degrees, joints ache, bones ache, and during an exacerbation, dizziness and headache;
disorders in the musculoskeletal system;
tumor neoplasms;
diseases of the endocrine system in the acute stage, such as diabetes;
inflammatory foci affecting internal organs
(cystitis, pyelonephritis, obstruction in the intestinal tract, inflammation of the gallbladder);
hypertension.

If a person is in a situation of stress for a long time, has experienced hypothermia or has received extensive injuries, then unpleasant symptoms may appear such as headaches, body aches and a slightly elevated temperature (not higher than 37.5 degrees).

Nasal problems and infectious diseases

First of all, it is necessary to find out what caused the severe headache and the rise in body temperature.
The temperature rises with any infectious diseases. This applies not only to colds. Infections penetrate various organs and as inflammation develops, a severe headache and temperature above thirty-seven degrees appear.

Severe headaches are always observed with sinusitis and sinusitis. This happens for several reasons. Body temperature also rises and, depending on the duration of the disease, can be quite high. This happens due to the fact that an infection has occurred and an inflammatory process develops. Diseases can occur in chronic and acute forms. Sinusitis or sinusitis occurs at any age; treatment methods depend on the form and stage of the disease.

With these diseases, the mucous membrane becomes inflamed and breathing becomes difficult. Because the outflow of mucus is obstructed and a headache begins. In such situations, you can even wake up in the morning with a headache.

Sinusitis and sinusitis are diseases associated with the nasal cavity; they are located in different parts of it, but in principle they have the same nature. Infection or simple hypothermia can trigger these diseases. On this basis, symptoms such as severe headache and fever are observed. How long this will last depends on your overall health and immunity level.

Note! These diseases must be taken very seriously because without consultation with a specialist and the necessary treatment, the temperature can reach forty degrees, and the headache will be constant and very severe. If the form is very mild, it can be cured in a few days, but in another case, the duration of treatment can drag on for weeks, and in the chronic form, the frequency of exacerbations is varied.

An infection that enters the body affects the overall health. Sinusitis and sinusitis can provoke complex diseases and cause various complications

If the form is very mild, it can be cured in a few days, but in another case, the duration of treatment can drag on for weeks, and in the chronic form, the frequency of exacerbations is varied. An infection that enters the body affects the overall health. Sinusitis and sinusitis can provoke complex diseases and cause various complications.

Treatment methods

The treatment regimen is selected individually, depending on the exact diagnosis, the patient’s age, additional pathologies and other factors. Doctors at the Clinical Institute of the Brain will select the optimal methods for treatment in a hospital or at home. The patient may be prescribed:

antibiotic therapy - treatment with antibiotics brings results for bacterial infections, as well as as a preventive measure for purulent complications;
a gentle diet is a prerequisite for disorders of the digestive tract, gastritis and peptic ulcers, as well as for poisoning;
drip administration of electrolyte solutions - prescribed for dehydration, acute intoxication and other pathologies;
sorbents - drugs that bind toxins in food poisoning and remove them naturally;
other medications - in different cases, medications may be prescribed to improve brain nutrition, to strengthen blood vessels, anti-nausea medications and painkillers;
surgical intervention is necessary only in cases where drug treatment does not bring results, including to remove tumors.

At the Clinical Brain Institute, you can undergo a complete diagnosis for headaches, fever, weakness and nausea. Doctors strongly recommend not to self-medicate and to seek medical help when the first symptoms appear.

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If symptoms persist for a long time

It is not uncommon for a person to suffer from a headache and low fever for more than one week. But when visiting a doctor, the specialist cannot determine the causes and makes a general conclusion, diagnosing fever or central genesis. In fact, there is a condition that is not associated with any pathological course, but there is a fever and headaches. For some people, this condition is normal. In other situations, quite serious diseases lurk under such manifestations.

Tuberculosis. If you have an elevated body temperature for a long time, you first need to rule out tuberculosis infection. Finding out this in a simple way is not always easy, since not all patients with this infection excrete the bacillus. Symptoms of tuberculosis include cough, weight loss, sweating at night, lack of appetite, fatigue, and bloody sputum.

To establish a diagnosis, an X-ray examination is performed and a Mantoux test is performed, as well as an analysis of sputum secretion.

Hyperthermia of central origin. With this pathological disease of the brain, the increase in temperature is caused by a process that affects the hypothalamus and the central part of thermoregulation. This can occur as a result of a traumatic brain injury, after suffering from infectious diseases of the brain, parasitic lesions of the brain, and also as a result of a tumor.

Oncology. Fever and headache are often accompanied by cancer. Regardless of where the tumor is located, it can cause fever and headache.

Psychovegetative reasons. Vegetative-vascular dystonia (thermoneurosis) can be a consequence of headaches.

Individual norm. As already mentioned above, some people have an elevated body temperature as a norm. But if a headache is added to the body temperature, then most often the reason lies in the presence of some disease.

Intestinal infections

Stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, fever... Most often, such complaints can be heard from a person who has been struck by such a dangerous disease as an intestinal infection. Such a disease provokes the development of a variety of pathological processes in the body, which have a negative impact on the gastrointestinal tract.

The occurrence of pathology is facilitated by viruses, toxins and bacteria that enter the human digestive system through dirty hands when he takes food with them. Pathogenic microorganisms are also found in improperly cooked meat, insufficiently heat-treated, and in spoiled food. The risk of developing this disease increases significantly if a person does not wash vegetables and fruits, and also drinks water that contains harmful viruses and bacteria. Pathogenic microorganisms from the esophagus enter the stomach, and then end up in the intestines.

Signs of such an infection may vary. They depend on the severity of the disease.

In some cases, intestinal infection in adults does not appear for some time. That is why a person may not even suspect that his body has been affected by this insidious disease. However, after a certain period, the patient begins to receive complaints that he has a stomach ache and nausea, and the body temperature rises to the highest values (39-40 degrees). The cause of such symptoms is pathogenic microorganisms. In addition to these signs of intestinal infection, a person experiences diarrhea, decreased appetite, and poor sleep. Sometimes patients complain of constipation. This unpleasant symptom can occur due to an intestinal infection caused by parasites.

If a person complains that he has a fever, a stomach ache, a headache and nausea, then for adults this is a sign of damage to the body by a yeast infection. In this case, there is no need to waste time. An urgent visit to a doctor is required.

If a child complains of a stomach ache, nausea and fever, then the cause here is also often damage to the body by pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The main area of development of pathology in this case is the digestive tract. In this case, a toxic reaction of the body is observed.

Intestinal infection in young patients appears suddenly. Already in the initial stages of the disease, complaints of poor appetite, weakness and headache arise. In addition, the temperature is rising. At first glance, everything is very similar to an ordinary acute respiratory infection. However, a little later, the child begins to complain that his stomach hurts and he feels sick. Diarrhea and fever are also constant companions of intestinal infection.

What leads to such a gastrointestinal disease? The most common bacilli are:

rotaviruses;
enteroviruses;
salmonella;
cholera;
shigella;
coli.

Let's look at the most common diseases caused by such an infection. Their sign is a condition when the patient has a stomach ache, nausea, fever and weakness.

Preventive actions

The most common cause of fever and headache is considered to be a cold. To prevent it you need to:

support your immunity;
drink vitamins;
lead a healthy lifestyle.

It is worth noting that temperature is a reason for an unscheduled examination. It rarely occurs for no reason

If a person pays attention to it at an early stage, he will have the opportunity to prevent many dangerous diseases

It is important to undergo regular examinations in the hospital. Typically a routine inspection is carried out once a year.

During preventive diagnostics, diseases can be detected at the initial stage of development.

A person who has already had sinusitis should pay special attention to prevention. The fact is that after the acute course of this disease, many people experience changes in the maxillary sinuses

After eliminating the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to re-diagnose to confirm a complete cure.

Diagnostic methods

Nausea, headache, temperature of 37 degrees or more are good reasons to undergo a full examination. It is important to identify infectious diseases at the initial stage, isolate the patient in a hospital, or explain the rules on how to prevent further spread of the infection. After the examination, the doctor may prescribe additional tests and examinations:

ultrasound examination of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract;
examination of the brain using MRI or CT to identify areas of ischemia, neoplasms, aneurysms and other pathologies;
clinical, biochemical blood tests - will indicate inflammatory processes in the body, disturbances in the functioning of internal organs;
X-ray of the cervical spine - the cause of headaches may be associated with vascular spasms in this area.

At the Clinical Institute of the Brain, it is possible to conduct a full diagnosis of headaches, which are accompanied by fever and nausea. Our center has modern equipment - thanks to it, you can get the most accurate results.

How to treat

If your child has a severe headache without fever, help him establish a daily routine. Make sure your baby doesn’t get overtired and eats on time. Go to bed immediately after nine in the evening: the body must function in synchronization with the biological rhythms of nature. It is unacceptable to allow sitting in the room late in the evening - the baby should rest.

In case of poisoning, it is necessary to frequently give water in small portions. If a child drinks a lot of water at once, it will provoke vomiting. Drinking frequently helps prevent dehydration, as well as cleanse the body of toxins. If vomiting is accompanied by a headache when your child has a fever, call a doctor immediately. This may be a symptom of an infectious intestinal disease. While the doctor is driving, you need to reduce the heat in your body with ibuprofen or paracetamol.

If your head hurts after an injury, you urgently need to have your baby examined by a doctor. Especially if the pain is accompanied by vomiting and nausea. The consequences of a concussion can be serious. While the doctor is driving, place the baby on a high pillow and ensure peace. The head should be raised high so that blood does not rush to it. Place a damp towel on the forehead, prohibit the child from moving - any turn of the body causes a new attack of pain.

What accompanying signs can tell you

Symptoms such as a temperature above 37 degrees and aches throughout the body, combined with other signs, may indicate the following disorders and diseases.

Weakness, drowsiness, loss of strength, most likely we are talking about a cold or infections such as herpes or toxoplasmosis.
Cough. Damage to the respiratory tract due to a cold.

If the patient is shaking and has repeated loose stools, we can talk about an intestinal infection of bacterial or viral origin.
If aches throughout the body are accompanied by the patient shaking or having a headache, the body is most likely poisoned or there is a serious illness, such as bronchitis, flu, cystitis, or appendicitis.
Nausea often accompanies the patient with high body temperature, and the patient often shakes; the cause may be meningitis, encephalitis, or herpes. Meningitis is a dangerous disease in which the lining of the brain becomes inflamed. A severe headache appears, which can radiate to the neck, bones, and back.

Attention should also be paid to the condition when there is no fever, but aches are present. The reasons can be harmless, such as pregnancy, mild poisoning, overwork, or requiring treatment: indolent infections, sprains, strokes.

A careful and careful attitude to your health will help you avoid many serious consequences. The main thing is to consult a doctor about the problem in time and begin proper treatment.

Standard options

The psycho-emotional factor is of great importance in the functioning of all body systems, and this fact has been scientifically proven by numerous studies. A person who experiences stress has a much higher chance of catching a virus or bacterial infection; his immune system will not cope with a problem that the body of a person with a stable nervous system will overcome perfectly. The category of stress includes not only emotional shocks, but also physical stress. For example, a sudden change in climate when traveling to hot countries in winter can cause a weakening of a person’s functional activity, causing headaches and fever without signs of a cold.

Ultraviolet burn

A high temperature without signs of a cold in an adult occurs with a sunburn obtained from tanning, for example, on the beach. This situation can be called conditionally safe: it all depends on how severe the burn is and how much area of the body it covers. In any case, the heat will subside as the burn heals.

Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD)

The human body is a self-regulating system, but the role of regulator in it is assigned to the autonomic system, or more precisely, to its two departments: sympathetic and parasympathetic. When the coherence of these two systems is disrupted, symptoms appear that indicate functional disorders of the organs. That is, there is no organic damage, but the function itself may be impaired - this can be compared to a musical instrument that is out of tune. Symptoms of VSD also include impaired thermoregulation, so people suffering from this common illness often complain that a low temperature suddenly appears without signs of a cold.

First aid

If a person has a headache and is freezing, first aid should be provided to him.

But first you should pay attention to the following signs:

are there any blue discoloration of the nails and lips;
is there any paleness of the skin;
whether the temperature readings are elevated;
is there general weakness, pain, malaise;
Are your movements constrained?
Is there any lethargy?
are there any coordination problems or hallucinations?
Are there any deviations in blood pressure from the norm?

If someone close to you has severe chills and these signs are observed, you should immediately consult a doctor. In case of mild discomfort, emergency assistance should be provided. It consists of the following measures:

Drinking heavily is the enemy of many pathologies. Warm tea with honey, green or black, chamomile tea, warmed milk - all this will relieve spasms, disperse blood and reduce pain. To achieve an increase in the overall tone of the body, you need to take a small amount of ascorbic acid. This will also strengthen the body's defenses.
In the absence of elevated temperature and other contraindications, a hot bath is recommended, which will help warm up the body and relieve tension. To enhance the effect, pine extract, soda, and sea salt are added.
If a patient suffers from feverish tremors caused by stress factors, it is necessary to offer him tinctures of medicinal plants - valerian, peony, motherwort.
If fever is accompanied by edema, you should take a decoction of dill seeds and a tincture of birch leaves.
In case of intoxication, products based on absorbent substances, for example, activated carbon, rehydron, help achieve the optimal effect. They help restore water-salt balance and remove toxic substances.
If your health suddenly becomes worse, let’s take a painkiller that will help relieve symptoms and eliminate high fever.

Before taking any measures, the causes of the observed violations should be established. The choice of funds depends on them.

Infectious causes

Due to the fact that pathogenic microorganisms penetrate the human body and develop such negative symptoms as cough, runny nose, headache, stuffy nose, temperature 37. A febrile state, general weakness, and severe nausea are often observed.

The symptoms listed above account for the majority of patient complaints; this condition is especially often observed in the autumn or winter season, or during periods of epidemic outbreaks of acute respiratory diseases.

In the vast majority of cases, the causes lie in the following pathologies: influenza, parainfluenza, respiratory virus, rhinovirus or adenovirus infection, herpetic virus and others.

The incubation period for influenza varies from 1 to 5 days. The main characteristic signs of influenza are general weakness, muscle pain, temperature above 37 degrees, and sore throat. When the pathology is severe, the headache is incredibly severe, nausea is observed, and hallucinations are possible.

The infection can enter the body through water and food, then an infectious stomach flu develops and is accompanied by the following symptoms:

Severe abdominal pain.
Heat.
Feverish condition.
Nausea to the point of vomiting.

If the patient has a severe headache, a stuffy nose, a runny nose with yellow or clear discharge, then this may be sinusitis - an infectious pathology characterized by inflammatory processes occurring in the maxillary sinuses.

Stuffy nose.
Headache.
General malaise.
Sneezing.
Runny nose with purulent discharge.
Facial pain syndrome.

The development of sinusitis is caused by many factors, so it is better not to delay treatment and immediately consult a doctor for adequate therapy.

With a normal ARVI, the temperature rises to 37 degrees, there is a cough and runny nose, enlarged lymph nodes, pain in the lower back and muscles, and other negative symptoms appear.

Adnexitis is an inflammatory process in the fallopian tubes and ovaries, the causative agent is pathogenic microorganisms. Signs of the disease are particularly similar to colds and are identified by the following symptoms:

Increase in body temperature.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Urge to vomit.
Joint and muscle pain.

Low-grade fever, cough, runny nose and headache may indicate a chronic form of bronchitis. In a number of situations, against the background of pneumonia, the temperature is 37, and this indicates an atypical pathogen.

Encephalitis is an infectious disease characterized by various symptoms. As a rule, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is disrupted, nausea and vomiting appear, headaches, and in some situations a cough may occur.

Diseases of the nose, ear and throat are often characterized by the following symptoms: cough, headache, runny nose, stuffy nose. These can be chronic or acute pathologies - tonsillitis, adenoid, pharyngitis and others.

It is worth noting that almost any acute pathology of an infectious nature can be accompanied by the following symptoms: stuffy nose, cough, temperature 37 or higher, nausea, sore throat, etc. Sometimes it is a common cold, but in some situations, the disease can be much more serious.

Reasons for appearance

A healthy person should not experience any discomfort. The appearance of headache and fever may indicate the presence of:

colds;
sinusitis;
meningitis;
general inflammatory processes.

A person may also suffer from non-communicable diseases. In some cases, these symptoms appear when:

neuroses;
depression;
formation of a neoplasm.

To eliminate discomfort, you need to consult a therapist. An examination will be carried out at the clinic, after which an accurate diagnosis will be made. The doctor will select a treatment regimen to get rid of the disease as quickly as possible.

In most cases, fever is a sign of an infectious disease. In the chronic course of any pathology, a so-called low-grade fever occurs. It varies between 37-37.2 degrees. In acute diseases, the temperature rises high, up to 38-39.5 degrees.

Cold

With colds, a person faces many unpleasant manifestations. The cause of a cold is a viral infection. Temperature is always present during the acute course of the disease. Headache makes itself felt less frequently. It appears when the mucous membrane of the nose or throat is affected. A cold can be identified by the following symptoms:

temperature 38-39 degrees;
cough, sore throat, runny nose (together or separately);
muscle pain and aches;
weakness;
in rare cases, vomiting, diarrhea (if a rotavirus infection is involved).

In some situations, slight pain spreads throughout the body. When you have a cold, your bones, joints and muscles can ache. Also, before the disease becomes acute, a loss of strength appears.

To eliminate unpleasant manifestations, symptomatic remedies can be used. All symptoms will disappear completely only after treatment. Medicines are prescribed by a doctor based on the severity of ARVI and the location of the main part of the virus. Therapy involves the use of local and systemic agents.

Sinusitis

A severe headache and fever can bother a person with sinusitis. It is characterized by inflammation in the maxillary sinuses. Symptoms of the disease are:

severe runny nose;
chills;
eye and headache.

A person who experiences these manifestations of the disease should make an appointment with a doctor. If the temperature begins to rise and reaches 39-40 degrees, this is a reason to call an ambulance.

Sinusitis develops quickly, bringing a lot of inconvenience to a person. Without treatment, dangerous complications can occur. The diagnosis is confirmed in a hospital setting. A study of nasal discharge, x-rays of the maxillary sinuses, and diaphanoscopy are carried out.

Meningitis

If a person has a very bad headache and the temperature rises, then we can talk about meningitis. The disease is an infectious inflammation of the meninges. It poses a threat to human life. A distinctive feature of meningitis is its extremely rapid development. When the meninges are damaged, the following symptoms occur:

nausea and vomiting;
severe pain that covers the entire head (it becomes painful to even touch the head);
weakness spreading throughout the body;
speech disorder;
increased heart rate;
feverish heat.

Meningitis requires immediate treatment. All treatment activities are carried out in a hospital. If meningitis is suspected, a comprehensive examination is carried out. The doctor’s task is to determine an accurate diagnosis and prescribe appropriate therapy as soon as possible.

An interesting fact is that every child has a high risk of getting meningitis. This is due to the imperfection of the immune system in childhood. Therefore, children need to keep their heads warm at all times. Inflammation of the meninges also poses a great threat to pregnant women.

Thermoneurosis

In some cases, malfunctions occur in the body, which lead to fever and headaches, which are constantly present or occur periodically. This condition is called thermoneurosis. The disease may occur due to:

constant stress;
depression;
disturbances in the functioning of the autonomic system.

The main manifestation of the pathology is a temperature of about 37 degrees. Sometimes it can become low, dropping to 36.3 degrees. In addition, the disorder leads to weakness, periodic headaches, and panic attacks. Provoking factors (anxiety, neuroses) can increase the temperature.

When examining a person suffering from thermoneurosis, no serious abnormalities will be found. All indicators will be within normal limits. The most important task of diagnosis is to exclude dangerous diseases that have similar symptoms.

Non-communicable diseases

There are also non-infectious diseases that cause headaches and fever:

Violation of thermoregulation. Problems with the nervous system provoke vasospasm. In case of damage to the part of the brain that is responsible for thermoregulation, a person experiences a low-grade body temperature above 37 degrees and a headache.

Oncology. Prolonged pain in the head, lack of appetite, weakness, weight loss, high temperature can serve as symptoms of a neoplasm: • in the brain; • in the lungs; • in the liver; • in the genitourinary system. The conclusion is made only by an oncologist after a long examination of the patient.

Poisoning. When the human body is intoxicated, simultaneously with pain in the head, he feels nauseous, vomits, shudders, and has a fever. After vomiting, the condition improves slightly. However, if it happens too often, it can lead to dehydration.

Drinking plenty of fluids is very important to quickly remove toxins.

Pregnancy. In the early stages, due to changes in hormonal levels, a woman may experience headaches and an increase in temperature up to 37 degrees

Due to pressure surges, she may vomit.

Premenstrual syndrome. With it, women experience: headache, chills, fever, nausea, vomiting.

Toothache. Often, with various dental problems (periodontitis, periostitis, alveolitis), migraines and fever occur. Due to harmful toxins secreted by pathogenic organisms inside the tooth, the nerve endings in the facial part are irritated, and the person begins to experience unpleasant sensations in the temples, forehead, and back of the head.

Hypertension. Older people are more often affected. With increased pressure, severe throbbing pain appears in the back of the head. The body feels weak, the pulse rate increases, dizziness begins, and blood pressure rises greatly. If such signs occur, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Causes of high fever, nausea, headache

This set of symptoms can appear even in a person without any diseases. Nausea, headache, temperature up to 37 degrees occur during severe fatigue, stress, nervous or physical tension. In addition, these signs are characteristic of heat stroke. They pass in a few days, provided proper rest. However, these symptoms may also indicate more dangerous disorders that require treatment, medications and regular examinations by a doctor.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Fever, nausea, and headache are typical signs of inflammatory diseases of the stomach and intestines. They are also accompanied by abdominal pain, indigestion, and intolerance to certain foods. There are several main diseases that are often diagnosed in patients of any gender and age.

Gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa. The disease can occur in acute or chronic form. Its main cause is considered to be the opportunistic bacterium Helicobacter pilori; other pathogens can also be detected. Inflammation develops as a result of poor nutrition, impaired secretion of gastric juice, as well as long-term systematic intake of alcohol and certain medications. When the cause is eliminated, gastritis goes away without consequences.
Gastric ulcer is a consequence of frequent exacerbation of gastritis, improper and irregular nutrition, taking certain groups of drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), as well as increased secretion of gastric juice. Defects appear on the mucous membrane and increase in size. Without timely treatment and adherence to a diet, the ulcer may perforate with the formation of a defect in the stomach wall and the release of its contents to the outside.
Crohn's disease is a chronic disease whose cause remains unknown. It affects the mucous membrane of certain areas of the large, less often small, intestine. During the diagnosis, inflammation of the mucous membrane, the appearance of ulcers and neoplasms, and narrowing of the intestinal lumen are detected. Treatment is symptomatic and surgery may be required to remove the affected area.

Diseases of the stomach and intestines require timely treatment. They quickly become chronic and progress. The doctor will determine the cause and stage of the disease and prescribe a treatment regimen. In most cases, a gentle diet is prescribed, in which it is recommended to eat food in small portions. Fatty, sweet, flour and fried foods, as well as offal, should be completely excluded from the diet.

Infectious diseases

A simple seasonal cold, ARVI, is a common occurrence. They are associated with a decrease in the body's immune defense during the off-season, bad weather conditions and a deficiency of vitamins in the diet. When you have a cold, you have a headache, nausea, the temperature rises to 37 degrees or more, and general weakness appears. However, these symptoms last no more than a week. Rest, bed rest, and drinking plenty of fluids helps you quickly return to normal.

Infections that affect the digestive tract pose a great danger to humans. These diseases occur with signs of nausea, vomiting, and general weakness. There are several diseases that can be contracted by consuming poorly washed vegetables and fruits, low-quality products, and contaminated water.

Rotavirus infection – also called stomach or intestinal flu. The disease occurs with general weakness, fever, nausea, and can manifest itself in an acute form. In most cases, treatment takes place at home, but hospitalization may be required.
Salmonellosis is a disease caused by the Salmonella bacterium. Infection often occurs when eating meat and eggs that have not been heat-treated. The infection causes severe pain in the head and stomach, nausea and vomiting. After confirmation of the diagnosis, the patient is placed in an infectious diseases hospital and treated with antibiotics.
Botulism is a dangerous disease caused by a bacterium. In the human body, it releases toxins that cause severe pain, nausea and vomiting, weakness and fever.
Clostridiosis and staphylococcosis are no less dangerous toxic infections that occur with similar symptoms. They affect the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, and toxins cause general weakness and poor health. Treatment takes place in a hospital.

Infectious diseases are characterized by an acute onset. Nausea, vomiting, and headache occur abruptly, but in some patients the clinical picture increases gradually. It is important to consult a doctor and begin treatment at the first symptoms in order to reduce the risks to the body and the likelihood of complications.

Parasite infestations

Helminths are parasitic worms that enter the body with water or food and can be found on environmental objects. After entering the body, they go through a development cycle and multiply. Their waste products are toxic to humans, so helminthiases are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and general weakness. In addition, a large accumulation of parasites in the intestinal lumen is dangerous due to rupture of its wall.

To confirm the diagnosis it is necessary to undergo tests. Blood, feces or other liquids are used as research material. It is important to pay attention to the first symptoms indicating the appearance of helminths, including:

sudden weight loss without changing your diet;
frequent attacks of nausea;
pain in the head and stomach;
slight increase in temperature;
pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, possibly a yellowish tint.

It is important that helminths can live not only in the human gastrointestinal tract. Some representatives affect the liver, lungs, heart, and can migrate with blood and lymph. The smallest ones affect blood cells and cause their destruction. Treatment is prescribed individually, depending on the type of parasite and the degree of invasion. The scheme includes several stages, during which the patient needs to take specific drugs, and then - means to restore normal microflora.

Brain diseases

Fever, nausea, weakness, headache - these signs can be a signal of various brain diseases. They are based on inflammation or mechanical compression of tissues, as a result of which the innervation of certain parts of the body is disrupted. These are dangerous disorders that require treatment in the early stages - this is the only way to prevent dangerous consequences.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain. The disease has a viral or bacterial origin, less often it is caused by fungi. Fever and headache are the first symptoms for which it is important to immediately consult a doctor. Treatment takes place in a hospital, with the use of antibiotics and drugs to improve blood circulation in the brain.
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The process develops when exposed to infectious agents and can manifest itself in polio, rabies, smallpox and other diseases. Encephalitis can also be caused by bites from infected ticks. The disease is particularly dangerous and can be fatal. At home, you can prevent it by treating blood-sucking insects and timely vaccination.
Stroke is an acute disorder of cerebral circulation. It can be caused by insufficient blood supply to brain cells (ischemia) or rupture of a vessel with the formation of a hematoma. The first symptoms may be slight weakness, headaches, nausea, but the condition is life-threatening. The chances of full recovery are especially high if you see a doctor in the first 2 hours after the attack.
Traumatic brain injuries are the reason why fever, nausea and headache bother a person even after a long time.

Symptoms of inflammatory diseases of the brain appear sharply and immediately cause an acute clinical picture. Headache and nausea do not go away even after taking medications, and only get worse over time. Doctors at the Clinical Institute of the Brain warn: the effectiveness of treatment depends on the timeliness of first aid. Otherwise, there may be irreversible disruption of many brain functions and death of nerve tissue.

Poisoning

Intoxication of the body with food, alcohol and medications, as well as various gaseous substances is a dangerous condition. Toxins penetrate the bloodstream and quickly spread throughout organs and tissues. The patient’s well-being deteriorates immediately, within several hours after exposure to toxic compounds. The clinical picture of poisoning includes the following symptoms:

nausea and vomiting;
acute headache, dizziness, fainting;
indigestion, diarrhea;
pallor of the mucous membranes;
possible increase in temperature;
arrhythmias, increased heart rate.

In case of poisoning with certain substances, you can use antidotes. These are compounds that neutralize the effects of toxins and promote rapid improvement in well-being. However, for most types of poisoning there are no antidotes. Treatment consists of drinking plenty of fluids, fasting, and drips of electrolyte solutions. These measures will restore normal blood balance and reduce the concentration of toxic substances.

Other reasons

Deterioration in well-being can be caused by various factors. Nausea, fever, headache indicate various inflammatory processes, disruptions in the functioning of various organs and systems. It is important to pay enough attention to diagnosis to determine the exact cause of deterioration in health. Additional tests may show the following disorders:

increased blood pressure - in the chronic form, attacks can be triggered by stress, fatigue, and changes in weather conditions;
diseases of the inner ear - labyrinthitis, Meniere's disease and other pathologies are manifested by acute headache, hearing impairment, and possible discharge from the ear canal;
disorders of the thyroid gland - they can be determined by the results of blood tests;
migraine - the disease manifests itself as attacks of headache, which are associated with cerebrovascular insufficiency.

Headache, nausea, deterioration in health, fever are common symptoms that can occur in the absence of any diseases. They often occur in the warm season, as a result of heat stroke. After prolonged exposure to the open sun, a person’s temperature rises and weakness appears. It is important to monitor your well-being in the summer and protect your head and skin from direct sunlight.

The most common causes of fever up to 37 C and methods of treatment

Perhaps the reason lies in your extreme fatigue or nervous stress. Perhaps, if you had not accidentally measured your temperature, you would not even have known that it had risen. If there are no other symptoms, then there is no need to sound the alarm. Brew yourself a soothing herbal tea, put a spoonful of honey in it, and drink it in small sips. After this, lie down in bed and try to relax, let go of all the thoughts that bother you. Think about something pleasant. When overtired, the body becomes unprotected, so you should take care of this. Otherwise, you can easily be exposed to a respiratory infection. Take vitamins, try to spend more time in the fresh air.

If a rise in temperature to 37 °C is accompanied by nausea, diarrhea or vomiting, then most likely you have been poisoned by some kind of stale food. You will need to go on a light diet: eat only porridge, boiled chicken or fish and vegetable soups during the day. You can take activated carbon (the dose is calculated based on body weight). If the temperature begins to rise rapidly or the symptoms do not go away the next day, then medical intervention is necessary. In case of severe vomiting, gastric lavage should be performed immediately.

Try to protect others from infection: drink from a separate cup, do not go to public places, etc. At the first symptoms, take a daily dose of vitamin C, brew rose hips in a thermos. Use this infusion as often as possible. Drinking a decoction of chamomile with honey helps to cleanse the body of infection very well. It is possible to reduce the temperature without the use of medications. To do this, take 1 tablespoon of dried linden and brew with 2 cups of boiling water. After 15 minutes, strain, add honey or raspberry jam. Drink linden tea and immediately go to bed, covered with a blanket.

First aid

First of all, it is necessary to establish the root cause of the manifestation of pain in the stomach and elevated body temperature. It is impossible to do this on your own. You should visit a doctor or call an ambulance. This is necessary if the present signs bother you for more than half an hour.

There is no point in taking any measures or choosing medications on your own. This is dangerous to life and health. Doctors allow patients to drink mint tea when experiencing pain. The drink can slightly improve the condition.

The patient is prescribed bed rest. In case of food poisoning, the stomach should be rinsed. Fever and stomach pain are symptoms of a wide variety of disorders. In some cases, the patient may be hospitalized.

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High temperature: what to do

Fever is a normal reaction of the body to illness, so it fights the virus. You should not rush to take antipyretics as soon as the thermometer shows thirty-eight degrees. To begin with, you can drink hot tea with lemon and honey and cover yourself with a warm blanket. But if this method does not produce results and the fever continues to increase, then you cannot do without medication. High temperature negatively affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

It is important to remember not to take too much aspirin as it impairs kidney function. Doctors also recommend consuming large amounts of foods containing salicylic acid when feeling unwell.

It is included in jam made from sea buckthorn, raspberries, prunes, and is also found in pineapple pulp. To prevent dehydration, you need to drink plenty of water. You can drink juices, tea, fruit drinks and other liquids. If drops of sweat appear on the forehead, this indicates a drop in temperature. To prevent it from returning, the cause must be eliminated.

Fever can be relieved using folk methods or medications. For example, rub your body with vodka or cologne, then get dressed and cover yourself with a blanket. A cold compress on the forehead or ice in the armpits, or rubbing with vinegar diluted with water also helps. The room in which the patient is located must be regularly ventilated and wet cleaned. Drinks are given every fifteen to twenty minutes, a few sips. The most common medications used are ibuprofen or paracetamol.

Aspirin is prescribed with caution because it impairs blood clotting and can cause bleeding. The drug should not be used by people with gastrointestinal diseases - it irritates the mucous membranes and causes an exacerbation of the disease

After the fever has passed, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe further treatment.

Treatment

It is strictly forbidden to prescribe medications on your own; to do this, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Therapy is carried out in a hospital setting, and modern equipment is used if necessary. In case of poisoning, intravenous medications are used to neutralize the effects of toxins. However, before starting treatment for chills, the doctor must determine the cause of the illness. To do this, a comprehensive examination of the body is carried out, and then treatment methods are selected.

Medications

If your head hurts severely, and emergency measures are not available to you for some reason, it is permissible to take a painkiller tablet.

If the symptoms are caused by colds, the doctor prescribes antipyretic and painkillers.
If the pain is accompanied by aches in the joints and high fever, it is recommended to take a medicine based on paracetamol.
To combat a runny nose and nasal congestion, drops are used.
If the temperature rises excessively, you can take a drug based on acetylsalicylic acid or propionic acid.
Women during menopause can be prescribed hormonal medications of origin that eliminate chills.
Infectious bacterial lesions can be treated with antibiotics.
If you suspect meningitis, it is strictly forbidden to engage in independent treatment. Consult your doctor.

Folk remedies

To relieve various unpleasant sensations, potions that have been used by our grandmothers for centuries and are still valued by experienced herbalists will help.

Severe migraine and fever are treated with vinegar. To do this, you need to take a cloth and moisten it in a solution consisting of water, olive oil, vinegar, and then apply it to the frontal part of the head.
If you have pulsating and pressing pain, a fresh cabbage leaf will help. It should be applied to places of spasms.
Beetroot juice, which is recommended for use as lotions, has a similar effect.
To avoid dehydration and to treat chills, you should drink decoctions of medicinal plants.
Chamomile, mint, sage, lemon balm are used.
If you have signs of a cold, you should treat yourself with ginger tea, raspberries, honey, and lemon.
Rubbing will help overcome not only chills, but also cure conditions such as headaches. To do this, wipe yourself with vinegar or vodka in the places where the blood vessels pass.

Now let’s move on to general recommendations regarding treatment for chills and headaches.

Causes of infectious type

Due to the ingress of pathogenic microorganisms, most diseases are formed, in which a slight fever and headache may occur. The temperature can rise for a short time, as with influenza or ARVI, or become chronic with a sluggish chronic infection, as with tuberculosis, HIV, etc.

Flu

It is not uncommon to have a headache and a temperature of 37-37.5 with infectious diseases.

In the cold season, these are viral infections like the flu. The first symptoms are not a runny nose or sore throat. First of all, a general malaise of the body manifests itself.

If you also experience nausea with vomiting, tension in the head muscles, and this condition is constantly getting worse, you can suspect meningitis. Such symptoms require urgent hospitalization.

Not long ago, a new type of flu appeared - stomach flu.

It appears like this:

headache and low temperature;
diarrhea;
abdominal pain;
vomiting and nausea.

You can become infected from an already sick person who is a carrier of this virus, as well as through contaminated food and drinking water. There is no specific treatment for this type of disease, so suspicious sources should be avoided.

Encephalitis

Like any other infectious disease, it manifests itself with some symptoms that depend on the causative agent of the disease, its course and location. Expressed:

intestinal problems;
fever, dizziness, headaches;
nervous excitement;
nausea and vomiting;
convulsions and even epileptic seizures.

Acute adnexitis

The basis for the occurrence of this disease are infections caused by E. coli, streptococci, staphylococci, gonococci and other pathogenic infections that have entered the body. Such microorganisms accompany a woman throughout her life, but are activated if there is a decrease in immunity. The basis can be various surgical interventions - curettage, abortion, operations on the uterus and tubes. The manifestation of symptoms is similar to the course of colds:

depression, nervous state;
fever, chills, headache;
pain in the abdominal area, which can radiate to the lumbar region or rectum;
nausea and vomiting;
general weakening of the body.

If the disease is acute, then a trip to the doctor will be mandatory. You should not take painkillers or anti-inflammatory medications yourself.

Symptoms and signs, nausea and temperature 37, 38, 39, 40, what may indicate

In many cases, nausea and a temperature of 37° C are evidence of exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which include pathologies:

1 gastritis (chronic or acute form of the disease);

2 colitis;

3 duodenitis;

4 irritable bowel syndrome;

5 cholecystitis (chronic);

6 pancreatitis;

7 chronic or acute appendicitis (there is pain in the right lower abdomen, chills, possible vomiting).

Gastroenterological disorders are characterized by the presence of the following symptom complex:

1 pain in the abdomen (in the epigastrium, side, hypochondrium), by the location of which the affected organ can be approximately determined;

2 the presence of dyspeptic symptoms: belching, heartburn, rumbling in the abdomen;

3 feeling of fullness in the stomach cavity, bloating in the abdomen;

4 nausea, vomiting;

5 gradual decrease in body weight;

6 paleness of the skin;7

altered perception of familiar tastes and smells.

What can cause high body temperature along with severe nausea? The clinical picture of severe food poisoning is similar to the development of some infectious diseases:

1 fever and aversion to food, weakness appeared;

2 an attack of nausea can come from just looking at food;

3 often a high temperature rises and severe nausea;

4 suffers from repeated vomiting; impurities of bile can be seen in the vomit;

5 is worried about frequent loose stools.

There is no point in hoping that a person was simply poisoned by poor-quality food and that all the symptoms will go away quickly; perhaps an intestinal infection has occurred, and if this is the case, then medical attention cannot be avoided. The diagnosis can only be clarified based on the results of the examination. The danger in this case is:

1 viral infection of the body (rotavirus, enterovirus);

2 intestinal infections (salmonellosis, cholera, dysentery).

As a rule, when a patient suffers from chills, sweats, nausea and a fever, the body is assumed to be infected. The primary diagnosis is assumed based on the results of an objective assessment of the patient’s condition and analysis of his complaints:

1 vomiting and nausea with fever – processes of an inflammatory or infectious nature are suspected in the body;

2 low-grade (37.0-37.3°C) temperature and nausea without vomiting are observed with exacerbation of gastritis, duodenitis, cholecystitis;