Caffeine intoxication: When do we have to stop?

This table shows the caffeine doses per serving for the most consumed beverages and caffeine-based foods. (Mg) Black coffee 355 260 Tea Black 235 30-80 Acid drink 355 30-70 Energy drink 245 80 Black chocolate bar 43 Other sources of caffeine • Candy • Medicines and supplements • Any food intended for energizing • Certain . Caffeine overdose occurs when you consume too much food, beverages and caffeine-containing medicines. In some people, although it consumes large doses of caffeine, it does not have any negative effects. However, high consumption of caffeine is not recommended because it can contribute to serious health problems such as irregular heartbeat or seizures (tonic-clonic seizures caused by a cerebral short circuit). Daily consumption of caffeine can also cause it.

Casual consumption of caffeine requires precautions, and the body is not accustomed to large amounts of caffeine. So, if you do not often drink caffeine, avoid eating a high dose for a serving. Even if you are accustomed to drinking large amounts of caffeine, stop when unpleasant symptoms occur. Symptoms of ingesting a large amount of caffeine (intoxication) show a number of symptoms. Some symptoms may seem unrelated to excess caffeine because they are not quite intense.

Here are the symptoms that you should worry about in case of high caffeine consumption: • dizziness, vertigo • diarrhea • thirst sensation • insomnia • headache (headache) • fever • irritability, irritability or low tolerance to minor frustrationOther symptoms are . Serious symptoms of caffeine overdose include: • difficulty breathing • nausea and vomiting • auditory or visual hallucinations • confusion, obtundation • precordial pain • increased or irregular pulse • muscle contractions • convulsions Caffeine suppression can also occur in babies when breast milk . Some of the mild symptoms include nausea and muscles that contract and relax. A more serious intoxication is reported by these symptoms plus vomiting, tachypnea (rapid breathing) and shock. If your child shows such symptoms, go to the doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment.

If you suspect an overdose of caffeine, tell your doctor about any product you have consumed and which may contain caffeine. Your heartbeat, breathing and heartbeat will be monitored. You will be given the temperature and it may be necessary to have blood and urine tests to monitor the body's functions. The treatment is aimed at eliminating caffeine from the body and treating the symptoms. It is possible to receive activated charcoal, a common remedy for cases of overdose that prevents caffeine from going into the gastrointestinal tract.

If caffeine has already gone into the gastrointestinal tract, you may be given laxatives or gastric lavage. During this time, your heart function will be monitored and you will be given it. If necessary, you will receive respiratory care. If the symptoms are mild, you can wait until caffeine is removed from your body or you can treat your own poisoning. Here's what you can do in case of caffeine poisoning: Drink plenty of water, do a few exercises, eat foods rich in potassium or magnesium such as bananas or greens.

Sometimes, home treatment may not work. If you are unsure, call 112 or your family doctor. If the symptoms are severe it is important to get to the hospital urgently. To prevent caffeine intoxication, the first thing to do (and most obviously) is to avoid excessive coffee, energy or other beverages / foods that may contain large amounts of caffeine (see list above). In most cases the daily dose should not exceed 400 milligrams, especially if you have a particular sensitivity to caffeine.

Usually caffeine overdose can be treated without creating long-term health problems. But sometimes, caffeine overdose can be deadly especially in young patients, babies and children. If treatment is administered too late, you may experience irreversible health problems and even death. If you have suspicions of overdose with caffeine, call 112. .