Caffeine or stimulant intake
Mildहिंदी: उत्तेजक दवाओं का दुरुपयोग · தமிழ்: தூண்டுதல் மருந்து துஷ்பிரயோகம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಉತ್ತೇಜಕ ಔಷಧಿ ದುರುಪಯೋಗ · తెలుగు: ఉద్దీపన మందుల దుర్వినియోగం · বাংলা: উত্তেজক ওষুধের অপব্যবহার · मराठी: उत्तेजक औषधांचा गैरवापर · ગુજરાતી: ઉત્તેજક દવાનો દુરુપયોગ
About this condition
Excessive tea, coffee or energy drink consumption causes palpitations, common among Indian students and professionals. Caffeine stimulates the heart causing awareness of forceful or rapid beats. Reducing caffeine intake usually resolves the problem.
Common symptoms
palpitationsrapid heartbeatjitterinessdifficulty sleepingtremorsrestlessness
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When to see a doctor: if persists after stopping caffeine or if severe
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Caffeine or stimulant intake?
palpitations, rapid heartbeat, jitteriness, difficulty sleeping, tremors, restlessness.
When should I see a doctor?
if persists after stopping caffeine or if severe
Is Caffeine or stimulant intake common in India?
Caffeine or stimulant intake is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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