Why Do My Eyeballs Ache Deeply Behind the Socket When I Am Running a High Fever?
1. Introduction Deep aching behind the eyeballs during a high fever is caused by systemic inflammation, vasodilation of the blood vessels surrounding the ocular muscles, and the immune system’s release of circulating cytokines. These inflammatory molecules sensitize the cranial nerves, particularly the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve, causing heightened pain perception. Furthermore, fever-induced dehydration … Read more