Abstract Headache is very common in our society. Sudden Headache may be simply tension induced, but sometimes may be due to serious brain haemorrhage. Long term headache is most of the times trigger-induced, but occasionally may be due to some underlying disease. In this article, essential information about headache has been discussed. Headache is very common in our society. It is one of the most common ailments which most people experience at some point in their life.

It can affect anyone regardless of age, race and gender. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that around 47% of adults worldwide have experienced headache in the last year. Let us see the statistics and few important information. Statistics--- (Source: Johnston et al Drugs 2010. New England Journal of Medicine 2010) 324 million people worldwide are suffering from headache Headache  is the 19th most disabling…