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Can Cocaine Cause Intermittent Stinging Sensations In The Chest?
Question: random sting and pinching near upper left chest that comes and goes.
Brief Answer:
Yes, the Cocaine use can cause this
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that cocaine is a substance that is a powerful sympathetic system stimulator and its abuse is associated with all these symptoms including anxiety.
It also has strong arrhythmogenic properties which can cause life-threatening cardiac Arrhythmias leading to severe consequences.
It's highly advisable to stop using any type of such recreational drugs and focus on having a healthy lifestyle. Please be advised to get an ECG done to rule out any cardiac issues.
I hope this information will guide you properly. Feel free to ask further.
Kind regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Yes, the Cocaine use can cause this
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that cocaine is a substance that is a powerful sympathetic system stimulator and its abuse is associated with all these symptoms including anxiety.
It also has strong arrhythmogenic properties which can cause life-threatening cardiac Arrhythmias leading to severe consequences.
It's highly advisable to stop using any type of such recreational drugs and focus on having a healthy lifestyle. Please be advised to get an ECG done to rule out any cardiac issues.
I hope this information will guide you properly. Feel free to ask further.
Kind regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
even in very small doses. I'm talking less than a half of gram over the course of 4 hrs. what is the main symptom I should look for before something bad happens? thank you
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Every individual has a different threshold for different amount Of cocaine and even a small dose can be harmful.
Main symptoms includes palpitations, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, tingling sensations hallucinations, etc.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Every individual has a different threshold for different amount Of cocaine and even a small dose can be harmful.
Main symptoms includes palpitations, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, tingling sensations hallucinations, etc.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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