A Man Dryscooped 35000 Milligrams Of Caffeine. This Is What Happened To His Organs.

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These cases are patients who I, or my colleagues have seen. They are de-identified and many instances have been presented in more depth in an academic setting. These videos are not individual medical advice and are for general educational purposes only. I do not give medical advice over the internet.

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