Obtained injury to spinal cord resulting in spinal shock

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Patient was involved in an accident one week ago and obtained an injury to their spinal cord resulting in spinal shock. The patient is complaining of severe headache and blurred vision. Vital signs were assessed, and the BP is 200 / 125. Why would these symptoms appear?

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