Table 2.

Common migraine trigger factors

Migraine trigger factors
Stress/relaxation following stress/anxiety
Physical activity
Fatigue/prolonged overexertion/sexual activity
Sleep
Lack/too much/too little/irregular pattern/changes
Hormonal factors
Menstruation/menopausal fluctuations
Environment
High altitude
Heat
Weather changes
Loud sound
Flashing lights/bright light/sunlight
Sharp blow to head
Changes in barometric pressure
Odours
Strong odours/perfumes/fumes/smoke
Medication
Nitrates/theophylline/reserpine/nifedipine/indomethacin/cimetidine/oral contraceptives/vasodilators
Dietary
Fasting/hunger/skipped meal
Dehydration
Ice-cream/ice-water
Aged cheese/nuts/onions
Chocolate
Wine/beer/alcohol
Foods containing monosodium glutamate/tyramine/nitrate
Caffeine overuse
Infections
Upper respiratory infections
Cervical spine problems
Prolonged fixed position of neck
Discopathy
Cervical muscle spasm
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Parafunctional
Malocclusion
inflammation