ACUTE NON FEBRILE QUADRIPARESIS- A CASE SERIES STUDY IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i11s.2026.8262Keywords:
Energy Drink, Acute Quadriparesis, Carbonated DrinkAbstract [English]
In recent years consumption of carbonated caffeine-containing energy drinks among young adults and athletes has increased significantly. However excessive consumption carries potential health risks including cardiovascular complications, neurological disturbances and the risk of dependence.
We present a case series of individuals from Arunachal Pradesh over a period of two years (August 2023 to July 2025) who developed acute, non-febrile quadriparesis following excessive consumption of non-alcoholic carbonated energy drinks. The predominant clinical presentation was acute-onset weakness with sensory deficits in young adults following binge intake of these beverages.
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