According to the World Health Organisation most people experience headaches at some point in their life. In fact it is more common that the cold and flu. While they can be sometimes painful and debilitating the majority can be treated with simple painkillers. However repeated attacks or certain types of headache could be a sign of something more serious. A migraine is a kind of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation on the head. You may also experience nausea vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound during a migraine episode. It can last for