Migraine triggering factors
Many factors can trigger a migraine attack. They serve as a trigger for the onset of a crisis, which can occur after a few hours or even the next day of contact. Know the main ones and be aware if in your case it also predisposes a crisis to be able to avoid:
food
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Fried food (coxinha, kibbeh, fried pastry)
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Fatty foods (baked pastry, quiches, pies, pizza)
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Milk and derivatives (cheese, curd)
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Spiced and frozen foods
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Some legumes (bell peppers, for example)
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Chocolate
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Stimulating drinks (coffee, chimarrão, soft drinks, energy drinks)
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Alcoholic beverages
Others
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Exposure to bright light (this could be direct sunlight, computer light, or even cell phone light for extended periods)
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Exposure to strong smells and odors
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Climate change
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Lack of food / Prolonged fasting
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lack of sleep
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stress / nervousness
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Menstrual period