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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?
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Hi welcome to HCM
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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Can Pepper Spray Cause High Blood Pressure?

Hi welcome to HCM 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