What to do if you have a fever and headache: Analysis of hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, with the spread of seasonal influenza, new coronavirus variants, and the increasing temperature difference between day and night, "fever and headache" has become a popular search keyword on social media and health platforms. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Top 5 most searched diseases on the Internet (data in the past 10 days)

| Ranking | Disease name | Search volume increase | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | influenza | +47% | High fever, muscle aches, headache |
| 2 | COVID-19 | +32% | Persistent fever and severe headache |
| 3 | common cold | +28% | Low-grade fever, nasal congestion and headache |
| 4 | sinusitis | +19% | Forehead pain, facial tenderness |
| 5 | Migraine | +15% | Unilateral throbbing headache |
2. Grading treatment plan
1. Mild symptoms (body temperature <38.5℃)
• Physical cooling: warm water bath (avoid the heart area)
• Replenish electrolytes: Oral rehydration solution III is recommended
• Headache relief: temple massage + cold compress on forehead
• Monitoring: Record body temperature changes every 4 hours
2. Moderate symptoms (38.5℃≤body temperature≤39.5℃)
| drug type | Representative medicine | Usage and dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic and analgesic | Acetaminophen | Adult 500mg each time | 4-6 hours apart |
| NSAIDs | ibuprofen | Adults 200-400mg each time | Take after meal |
3. Danger signs (immediate medical attention required)
✓ Sustained high fever >40℃ for more than 2 hours without going away
✓ Projectile vomiting occurs
✓ Neck stiffness (pain worsens when lowering head)
✓ Confusion or convulsions
3. Top 3 hot-searched dietary therapy programs
| recipe | effect | Production points |
|---|---|---|
| Green onion and white ginger syrup | Sweating relieves symptoms | Boil 3 sections of scallion + 5 slices of ginger for 3 minutes |
| three bean drink | Clear away heat and detoxify | 30g black beans + 30g mung beans + 30g boiled adzuki beans |
| Sydney Luo Han Guo Soup | Moisten the lungs and relieve cough | 1 Sydney pear + 1/4 Luo Han Guo stew for 1 hour |
4. Recent special reminders from experts
1.Drug interaction warning: Avoid taking multiple compound preparations containing acetaminophen at the same time. The total daily dose should not exceed 2000mg.
2.Medication for special populations: Acetaminophen is the first choice for pregnant women and aspirin should be avoided for children.
3.Latest research data: Research on the correlation between sleep quality and immunity shows that ensuring 7-9 hours of sleep a day during fever can shorten the course of the disease by about 1.5 days.
5. Key points of management during recovery period
• Continue observation for 24 hours after body temperature returns to normal
• Gradually resume diet: from liquid → semi-liquid → normal diet
• Avoid strenuous exercise: It is recommended to maintain light activity for 3 days after symptoms disappear
• Pay attention to "brain fog" symptoms: about 30% of patients experience short-term memory loss after recovery
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1 to November 10, 2023, based on Baidu Index, Weibo Hot Search, Dingxiang Doctor and other platform data. Please follow your doctor’s instructions for specific medication. This article is for reference only.
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