Gamer Chugged 12 Energy Drinks in 10 Minutes Nearly Dies After His Pancreas Began Digesting Itself

An unnamed gamer nearly died after chugging a dozen energy drinks to impress his colleagues. However, the move left him with a severe health problem that nearly killed him.

Gamer Nearly Dies From Drinking Too Much Energy Drink

A man dubbed "JS," 36, chose to consume caffeinated beverages to impress his coworkers. As a result, he almost passed away, and his pancreas started "digesting itself." The case was brought to light by Dr. Bernard Hsu, also known on YouTube as "ChubbyEmu," a physician who posts patient testimonials.

JS grew up in the 80s and always played video games. He reportedly didn't have friends. In order to connect with his workmates, JS thought it would "be funny" to down an excessive 12 complimentary energy drinks in 10 minutes. The ploy swiftly turned disastrous, though, as the man immediately felt sick.

According to the doctor, JS was initially unsure whether his stomach or heart hurt. He reportedly felt that the bottom of his chest was burning. He was perplexed about why it was happening because caffeine "usually doesn't have much of an effect on him," but as the hours passed, he could feel his heart fluttering.

JS frequently consumes more caffeine than the daily allowance of 400 mg, sometimes up to 900 milligrams. He puked in his kitchen sink as his condition deteriorated, which made him feel even worse because, according to legend, he could "feel his heart beating in his eyes."

He didn't think the energy drinks were to blame. He waited a day before dialing 911 because he could not eat or drink. When he arrived at the emergency hospital, the gamer puked on a nurse's shoes and was "too embarrassed" to acknowledge how many drinks he had taken.

He was initially diagnosed with hyperglycemia, which occurs when the blood sugar level rises excessively. However, physicians were concerned that something else might be wrong and ordered additional testing. He was eventually diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, often known as acute pancreatitis.

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What Is Hyperlipasemia?

Hyperlipasemia may be described as an excess of the pancreatic enzyme lipase in the blood. High levels may indicate a problem related to your pancreas.

Your body's ability to digest the carbs and fat in your food depends on the pancreatic enzyme amylase, which is present in saliva and starts the breakdown of starches. Lipase from your gastric secretions breaks down the fats concurrently. While food is being digested in the stomach, salivary and gastric lipases stabilize lipids from the diet.

Most typically, blood samples are taken to measure the levels of the enzymes lipase and amylase. Increased blood levels of the pancreatic enzymes amylase and lipase occur when the pancreas is inflamed.

Hyperlipasemia frequently has no symptoms if you develop pancreatitis or another illness that could give you pain, nausea, or vomiting. You may get diabetic symptoms if your pancreas is inflamed from pancreatitis and cannot make insulin. These include intense exhaustion (fatigue), frequent urination, excessive thirst, and weight loss. Usually, this is just transitory.

Pancreatitis symptoms can include weakness, sweating, and nausea. Additionally, you might experience pain in the center of your chest, which could radiate or go to your back.

Suppose you are being monitored in the outpatient department and have not been diagnosed with pancreatitis. In that case, the major therapies for elevated blood lipase levels include abstaining from alcohol and taking all prescribed medications. Observe all guidelines given by your healthcare provider.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications, including naproxen sodium and ibuprofen and Tylenol®, may offer relief related to an inflamed pancreas.