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BMC GERIATRICS
卷 22, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03027-1
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Headache; Middle-age and older; Migraine; Tension-type headache; Depression; Sleep apnea; Medication-overuse headache
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- Iranian Center of Neurological Research of the Neuroscience Institute at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Headache is a common symptom in older adults, with different diagnostic and treatment methods compared to younger individuals. Medication-overuse headache patients are more prone to hypothyroidism and gastrointestinal problems, while depression and obstructive sleep apnea are more common in these patients.
Background Although headache is a common complaint in younger individuals, it is one of the most common complaints among persons over the age of 50 and is a significant cause of morbidity. As there are differences in the causes and types of headache, the diagnosis and management of headache in older adults differ from that in younger individuals. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 570 patients >= 50 years were recruited at a university affiliated tertiary headache center between 2016 and 2019. Demographic data, headache characteristics, and comorbid medical conditions were recorded. The presence of depression was explored using the Beck Depression Inventory. The patients were evaluated using the STOP-BANG scale to determine the risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Results The mean age of the patients was 57.7 years. Seventy-three percent of the patients had primary headache disorders, with the most prevalent types being migraine, followed by tension-type headache. Secondary headaches were primarily the result of overuse of medication, cervical spine disease, and hypertension. Patients with medication-overuse headache were significantly more likely to suffer from hypothyroidism and gastrointestinal problems such as bleeding/ulcers. Irritable bowel syndrome was also more common in patients with medication-overuse headaches and migraines. The risk for obstructive sleep apnea was intermediate in 45.2% of the patients with hypertension-induced headache, but was lower in the majority of others. There was a high tendency for moderate-to-severe depression in the participants; however, the Beck Depression Inventory scores were significantly higher in medication-overuse headache patients. Conclusion Proper treatment of headache in middle-aged and older adults requires the recognition of secondary causes, comorbid diseases, and drug induced or medication overuse headaches. Special attention should be paid to depression and obstructive sleep apnea in such patients suffering from headache disorders.
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