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Researches have shown that certain chemicals
and foods serve to either trigger a headache or aggravate an already
existing one. Your nagging headache might be attributed to any of the
factors like amphetamines, caffeine, sodium nitrite, alcohol, carbon
tetrachloride, rubber cement, spray adhesives or even ink.
A
worker working in a factory where he is in constant contact with fumes
and other chemicals might complain of a persistent headache. If a person
is working in a poorly ventilated environment then he might suffer from
carbon monoxide poisoning. Those, who are employed in ammunition
factories, may also complain of headaches. What actually happens is that
the fumes in these places cause the blood vessels to dilate and swell
thus leading to headaches.
Strong perfumes and
loud and irritating noises can also be the cause of suffering in
migraneurs. Thus they need to be extra careful.
Even nitrites and
nitrates may trigger a vascular headache in certain people. Nitrates are
usually found in medications for the heart and in certain chemicals used
in the food and beverage industry. Nitrites are used as preservatives in
certain foods. They are also present in ammunition factories. Although
these chemicals are used in the most minimal of quantities, yet they
might trigger reactions in certain susceptible people. So it is
important to keep a track of what you are exposing yourself to.
Another
common culprit for headaches is the compound Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
usually used in Chinese and oriental food as a flavoring agent and
preferred for its meat-flavor inducing properties. Apart from Chinese
and oriental cuisine, it is also found in many processed and canned food
products. MSG can trigger a reaction as early as within 30 minutes of
ingesting the food. So do check the food labels before you buy them from
the store.
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