10. Headaches: The Mind’s Echo of Discontent
While herpes gladiatorum primarily lays siege to the skin, its reverberations are felt elsewhere too, notably as headaches. These aren’t the typical headaches one might dismiss after a long day. They’re more profound, serving as the mind’s echo of the chaos unfolding within the body.
Imagine the brain’s sensitivity, its intricate network of nerves. When the herpes virus takes hold, the body’s inflammatory response can indirectly stimulate these nerves. The result? A throb, a pulse, a sensation of pressure building within the skull.
Delving deeper, the headaches often take on a tension-like quality. It’s as if a band is tightening around the forehead, a relentless grip that refuses to let go. They’re a testament to the body’s state of high alert, its heightened response to the viral invasion.(10)
