Headaches
Most headaches go away on their own and are not a sign of something more serious. Headaches can last between 30 minutes and several hours.
You can ease headaches yourself by:
- drinking plenty of water
- getting plenty of rest if you have a cold or the flu
- trying to relax – stress can make headaches worse
- taking paracetamol or ibuprofen
If you have a headache you should not:
- drink alcohol
- skip meals (even if you might not feel like eating anything)
- sleep more than you usually would – it can make the headache worse
- strain your eyes for a long time – for example, by looking at a screen