Headache and muscle aches: Overview

Woman lying on the bed, holding her forehead because of headache

Headache and muscle aches

Headache and muscle aches are commonly reported symptoms of a viral flu infection, sometimes causing severe discomfort.1,2

Although there is no cure for the flu, various therapies are available to ease the pain of headaches and muscle aches, including analgesics.3-5

Headaches and muscle pains are a common complaint during the flu1,2

  • Woman blanket

    Headaches and muscle aches are caused by the body’s immune response to a viral infection.6,7

  • Woman coughing

    Regulating part of this immune reaction with analgesics is key for relieving headaches and muscle aches from the flu.5,8-10

Read more about headaches and muscle aches

Causes icon

Causes

Find out about the causes behind headaches and muscle aches during the flu.

Find out more

Signs and symptoms icons

Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms associated with flu-related headaches and muscle aches.

Find out more

Book icon

Learning Lab

Find out more in the learning lab

Find out more

Management icon

Management

Explore an overview of the management of headache and muscle aches.

Find out more

Panadol Cold & Flu logo

The Panadol Cold & Flu range

Find out how the Panadol Cold & Flu range can help your patients.

Find out more

Patient resources icon

Patient care resources

Download resources for your patients.

Find out more