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Can a headache at the back of your head signal heart troublle in an 85 year old?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

No-brain check: I would definitely advise a neurolgy evaluation and certainly a CT scan of the crain. Call for an appointment and examination.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Headache: No, that sounds like a tension headache. At 85, though, I think you should be evaluated by a doctor to make sure what is going on, especially if you don't typically get headaches.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

Can a headache at the back of your head signal heart troublle in an 85 year old?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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