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What Causes Persistent Headache In A 60 Year Old Woman?
Brief Answer:
maybe migraine but needs more investigations
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Migraine can cause pains in the front also but it is a bit unusual to have migraine start at this age. Usually it starts at a younger age. Coupled with the fact that she is fatigued and nauseous, we need to investigate further.
I would recommend a MRI scan of brain which rules out more serious causes of headache including brain tumors. If MRI is normal, we can continue treatment on the lines of migraine or tension headache.
Hope this helps.
Regards
maybe migraine but needs more investigations
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Migraine can cause pains in the front also but it is a bit unusual to have migraine start at this age. Usually it starts at a younger age. Coupled with the fact that she is fatigued and nauseous, we need to investigate further.
I would recommend a MRI scan of brain which rules out more serious causes of headache including brain tumors. If MRI is normal, we can continue treatment on the lines of migraine or tension headache.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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