Headaches
Overview
To help ease a headache, drink plenty of water, try to rest and relax, and take paracetamol and ibuprofen if you need to.
Common causes of headaches include having a cold or flu, stress, drinking too much alcohol and eyesight problems.
Most headaches go away on their own and are not a sign of something more serious. There are things you can do to help ease a headache.
Page last reviewed: 09/02/2021
Next review due: 09/02/2024