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Can Pepper Spray Cause High Blood Pressure?
I have read that pepper spray can cause high blood pressure and lead to severe headaches. My son is experiencing severe headaches after a police academy pepper spraying that occur when he does any physical activity. The pain is in the back lower part of the head. Nurse practitioner thinks it s a sinus infection, but he has no other symptoms of sinus issues. Any ideas?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Pepper spray does not cause these type of symptoms..Hypertension in your son s case is due to physical exertion and stress.Drugs like NSAIDS and anxiolytics will help in his case.consult your doctor for expert management.thankyou
Pepper spray does not cause these type of symptoms..Hypertension in your son s case is due to physical exertion and stress.Drugs like NSAIDS and anxiolytics will help in his case.consult your doctor for expert management.thankyou
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