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Headaches & Fevers
Headaches & Fevers services offered in Brooklyn, NY
Headaches and fevers could be signs of the flu or other medical concerns requiring medical intervention. At LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn, New York City, compassionate medical providers diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms and treat it to provide symptom relief and avoid complications. Schedule an evaluation at LaSante Health Center by phone or request one online today.
What are headaches and fevers?
Headaches and fevers are symptoms of an underlying problem, such as a disease, illness, or infection. Headaches cause pain or throbbing within your head, and a fever is an elevated body temperature.
Nearly everyone experiences a headache, fever, or both during their lifetime. While not always a cause for concern, some causes of headaches, migraines, and fevers need medical intervention to provide relief or avoid complications.
What can cause headaches and fevers?
Common causes of headaches include:
- Colds and flu
- COVID-19
- Strep throat infection
- Dehydration
- Overexertion
- Allergies
- Stress
- Tension
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Skipped meals
- Nicotine
- Alcohol
- Lack of sleep
- Eating certain foods
- Poor posture
- Nasal congestion
- Head injuries
- Some medications
Causes of a fever may include the flu, COVID-19, some vaccinations, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and infections, such as ear infections, sinus infections, eye infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and gastrointestinal infections.
In addition to a fever, you might also experience chills, shivering, sweating, shaking, fatigue, headaches, or body aches.
How is the cause of a headache or fever determined?
To determine the likely cause of a headache and/or fever, the LaSante Health Center experts discuss your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and medications.
They complete a physical exam, check your vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc.), and order diagnostic testing. You might undergo a nasal or throat swab, blood testing, urine tests, or imaging procedures.
How are headaches and fevers treated?
Your individualized treatment plan for a headache or fever may consist of one or more of the following solutions:
- Rest and fluids
- Ice or heat packs
- Massage
- Stress management
- Biofeedback
- Over-the-counter medications
- Prescription medications
- Intravenous (IV) fluids
- Eye drops
- Nasal sprays
- Allergy treatments
- Treating the underlying problem
LaSante Health Center offers flu shots to reduce the risk of developing headaches and fevers caused by the flu.
It’s also helpful to eat nutritious and whole foods free from additives, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly (avoid overexertion), avoid smoking or drinking alcohol in excess, and minimize stress.
If you need to see another specialist because of a severe or complex medical condition, the LaSante Health Center experts provide referrals.
Schedule an evaluation at LaSante Health Center by phone or request one online today if you develop severe or ongoing headaches and fevers.