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Table 1 List of headache precipitating and relieving factors

From: Precipitating and relieving factors of migraine versus tension type headache

Precipitating factors:

 

1. Fatigue

 

2. Stress

 

3. Anxiety

 

4. Cold

 

5. Warm

 

6. Sunlight

 

7. Sleep deprivation/Insomnia

 

8. Food

 

9. Activity

 

10. Journey

 

11. Reading

 

Relieving factors:

 

1. Sleep

 

2. Drug

 

3. Rest

 

4. Posture

 

5. Massage