10 Causes of Cluster Headaches
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5. Nitrates
Nitrates have been found to be a common trigger for all types of headaches, including migraines and cluster headaches. Nitrates can be found in foods, such as bacon, hot dogs and other forms of processed meat.
Since the dangers of processed meat are well-known, it might be best for all aspects of a healthy body to avoid consuming them, especially for someone with CH.6‘Cluster Headaches (CHs)’ Ada. Ada, Ada Health GmbH, 20 Dec. 2019, ada.com/conditions/cluster-headaches/. Nitrate therapy, which is often used to treat angina and chest pain, can also lead to cluster headaches.7Ekbom, K, et al. ‘Periods of Cluster Headache Induced by Nitrate Therapy and Spontaneous Remission of Angina Pectoris During Active Clusters.’ Cephalalgia, vol. 24, no. 2, 2004, pp. 92–98., doi:10.1111/j.1468-2982.2004.00634.x.
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