brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Overview of Headache
Essentials for Older People: Headache
If headaches begin after age 50, doctors usually assume they result from another disorder until proved otherwise. Many disorders that cause headaches, such as giant cell arteritis, brain tumors, and subdural hematomas (which may result from falls), are more common among older people. —see table Some Drugs Used to Treat Migraines ). These disorders include angina, coronary artery disease, and uncontrolled high blood pressure. If older people need to take medications to treat headaches that can make them feel drowsy, they must be monitored closely. 