Caffeine Overdose

Caffeine Overdose

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Brain & Nerve
Men's Health
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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBASep 25, 2019

The topic Caffeine Overdose you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Caffeine Intoxication.

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  • Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive (non-prescription) drug worldwide. It is a central nervous system stimulant that is present in beverages, food, chocolates, and various other consumer products. Among all these, beverages (coffee and tea) are the most common sources of caffeine
  • Caffeine is extracted from the leaves and nuts of several plants, but chiefly from the coffee plant seeds. Caffeine may be synthetically produced too
  • It is stimulant that can increase one’s alertness and overcome drowsiness; but, in moderate doses can also disturb sleep, affect motor skills, and even give headaches or lightheadedness
  • Small doses of caffeine are highly unlikely to cause health issues; however, when consumed in larger doses, they do produce some effects to the user, which is termed as Caffeine Overdose or Caffeine Intoxication
  • Common signs and symptoms of such intoxication are restlessness, nervousness, anxiety, sleeplessness, nausea, stomach pain, and increased sweating. Caffeine Intoxication is diagnosed when an individual develops 5 or more of a set of typical signs and symptoms
  • Caffeine Intoxication will dissipate on its own once use of caffeine is stopped. The condition has a very good prognosis

Please find comprehensive information on Caffeine Intoxication regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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