Chili Pepper Ingestion Resulted In An Intense Headache
The Cause Was A Narrowing Of The Brain’s Arteries
Chili pepper ingestion can result in a severe headache called thunderclap headache. Studies on one patient revealed that it has caused a narrowing in the brain’s arteries called “reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome”. The headache becomes so intense, that it might be mistaken for a stroke. Other cases of chili peppers and spicy food ingestion have resulted in heart attack, and studies have found a relationship between capsaicin, the active ingredient in peppers, and higher heart rate and blood pressure, due to the fact that this ingredient affects the function of blood vessels. Even though there are not enough cases to define a link between chili peppers and a thunderclap headache, it is advisable to be careful when eating them if the person has blood pressure, or has a propensity to headaches. More details click here.
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