title: Geriatric headaches.
abstract: Headaches, although common occurrences in the elderly, can be the symptoms of a serious problem. Specific headaches found in this population need careful consideration and diagnosis. When the diagnosis is elusive, or the headache is sudden, severe, and incapacitating, a neurologist or neurosurgeon should be consulted.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000175:diagnosis; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications; D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D014653:Vascular Headaches / Q000175:diagnosis