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Heaviness In Head, Dizziness, High BP, Difficulty In Walking After Long Hours Of Painting. Could It Be Due To Paint Fumes?
HI, I was painting the walls yesterday, and at about 5pm laid on my bed to rest my back. As soon as my head went down, I felt very heavy in the head and dizzy. I took my BP and it was 160/93. I found it very difficult to walk straight. I was very surprised, it has taken many hours to come down, back to normal 130/76 30 mins ago. I was wondering if the paint fumes could have contributed to this? Thank you
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Wed, 19 Sep 2012
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Hi,
I do not think the paint fumes would cause a shoot up in the blood pressure. It is more so because you strained yourself for long time, standing and painting. I am glad that it is normal now.
Nothing to worry, make sure you take frequent breaks while painting.
I wish you good health.
Regards,
I do not think the paint fumes would cause a shoot up in the blood pressure. It is more so because you strained yourself for long time, standing and painting. I am glad that it is normal now.
Nothing to worry, make sure you take frequent breaks while painting.
I wish you good health.
Regards,
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