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[Headaches in the elderly].

Guy Chatap1, Karine Giraud, Jean-Pierre Vincent

  • 1Service de gérontologie 4 (Dr JP Vincent), Pavillon Calmette Hôpital Emile Roux, Limeil-Brévannes. guy.chatap@erx.ap-hop-paris.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|September 3, 2004
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Headache prevalence in the elderly is not as low as once thought, with secondary headaches becoming more common. Non-pharmacological treatments are recommended due to potential drug interactions in older patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Aging population experiencing headaches.
  • Traditional views on headache prevalence in the elderly.
  • Need for updated epidemiological data on headaches in older adults.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the prevalence and characteristics of headaches in the elderly.
  • To differentiate between primary and secondary headaches in older patients.
  • To evaluate treatment strategies for headaches in the elderly.

Summary:

  • Headache prevalence in the elderly is higher than perceived, with a notable increase in secondary headaches (up to 30%).
  • While primary headaches like migraine can still occur, secondary headaches often present with diverse causes requiring etiological treatment.

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  • Standard symptomatic treatments for headaches in the elderly carry risks of side effects and drug interactions.
  • Physical methods of analgesia are emphasized as effective and safe alternatives for headache management in older adults.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the increased incidence of secondary headaches in the elderly, necessitating thorough diagnosis.
    • Underscores the importance of considering non-pharmacological treatments for headache relief in older individuals.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding the safe and effective management of headaches in geriatric populations.