Table 3 Comparison of common precipitating factors among migraine and TTH
From: Precipitating and relieving factors of migraine versus tension type headache
Precipitating factor | Migraine (%) | TTH (%) | pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunlight | 110 (44) | 70 (28) | <0.01 |
Fatigue | 34 (13) | 18 (7) | <0.05 |
Sleep deprivation | 52 (20) | 35(14) | <0.05 |
Stress | 81 (32) | 96 (38) | >0.05 |
Anxiety | 68 (27) | 51 (20) | >0.05 |
Cold | 24 (9) | 31 (12) | >0.05 |
Warm | 16 (6) | 24 (9) | >0.05 |
Activity | 34 (14) | 24 (9) | >0.05 |
Journey | 58 (23) | 46 (18) | >0.05 |
Food | 7 (2.8) | 1(0.4) | <0.05 |
Reading | 11 (4) | 14 (5) | >0.05 |