Why does the flu sometimes cause a severe headache?
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The flu causes severe headaches primarily due to systemic inflammation. When your immune system fights the virus, it releases chemical signals called cytokines that dilate and inflame blood vessels throughout the body, including in your brain and head.
Additionally, fever, dehydration, and sinus pressure caused by nasal congestion frequently combine to trigger or intensify headache pain during a flu infection.