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Pediatric ER visits rise among children due to energy drink use, linked to high caffeine and health risks.
Pediatric doctors at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, are warning about rising emergency room visits among children as young as 10 due to energy drink consumption.
Symptoms like chest pain, rapid heart rates, and anxiety—some mimicking heart attacks—have been linked to high caffeine levels, sometimes exceeding 600 milligrams per day from just a few cans.
These drinks, often marketed with flashy packaging and sweet flavors, hide caffeine content on labels, making it hard for parents and kids to track intake.
Additional ingredients like taurine may contribute to heart rhythm issues.
Common side effects include headaches, tremors, sleep problems, and withdrawal symptoms.
Doctors urge parents to monitor and limit children’s access to these beverages due to serious health risks.
Las visitas pediátricas a urgencias aumentan entre los niños debido al consumo de bebidas energéticas, vinculadas a altos niveles de cafeína y riesgos para la salud.