Body Pain
It is the common symptom of many conditions. It can be due to tiredness, exercise or underlying disease condition like common cold, flu, stress, injury, lack of sleep, viral or bacterial infection. The common symptoms include pain in a specific part of the body, weakness, fatigue, shivers or changes in body temperature, cold and flu-like symptoms. It can occur in back, shoulder, joints, legs, neck, etc.
Headache
It is a pain arising from the head or upper neck of the body. Headache may occur on one or both sides of the head. It can be a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache. The commonest causes of headache are tension (i.e. stress), migraine, common cold, flu, sinus infection, dental problems, ear infection and lack of sleep. In majority of patients, headaches can be treated with a combination of medicines and complementary therapies.
Fever
A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature above the normal range of 36. 1 – 37.2˚Celsius (97 – 99˚ Fahrenheit). It is a sign of illness and the most common causes are infections (bacteria, virus or parasite like malaria). Fever can also result from inflammation.
7 Interesting facts about headaches
A lot of discomfort people experience daily or over a longer period is as a result of headaches. From migraines to tension headaches, the episodes can be both unexpected and debilitating. We have put together some interesting facts about headaches in the hope to prepare you against those dreaded episodes better. Ancient cures in herbs […]
