Managing migraines during Ramadan involves lifestyle adjustments like altering sleep patterns, reducing caffeine, and staying hydrated. Expert advice suggests avoiding common triggers such as sunlight, strong smells, and stress to minimize attacks and ensure comfort.

Star Zimbabwe batter Gary Ballance was ruled out of the decisive second Test against the West Indies in Bulawayo on Sunday due to a migraine headache.

Thankfully, there are at least 5 ways in which one can spot the more uncommon triggers and ease the irritating and painful ailment.

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.