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What Is The Reason For Immense Pain In The Middle Of The Chest, Numbness In The Body After Drinking Pepsi?

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The other day i drank a huge sip of pepsi, after that i felt an immence pain in the middle of my chest. I started seeing blury and as if things begun to shrink, after that i dont recall anything. When i opened my eyes my bady was numb and hearing my sister yell to see if i was ok!!
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
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You probably had a vasovagal syncope following sudden ingestion of cold drink. It has stimulated your autonomic system and rapidly reduced the blood pressure causing you to loose consciousness. There is no need to worry
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What Is The Reason For Immense Pain In The Middle Of The Chest, Numbness In The Body After Drinking Pepsi?

You probably had a vasovagal syncope following sudden ingestion of cold drink. It has stimulated your autonomic system and rapidly reduced the blood pressure causing you to loose consciousness. There is no need to worry