A Chinese man died after accumulating large amounts of gas following the consumption of a 1.5-liter bottle of Coca-Cola in just 10 minutes. However, experts have provided an alternative explanation for the case. According to the British newspaper "Daily Mail," the 22-year-old man drank the Coca-Cola to stay hydrated in the hot weather. Hours later, he began to suffer from severe pain and bloating in his stomach, and was subsequently taken to a hospital in Beijing.
Doctors discovered that the patient, who had pre-existing health issues, was facing a rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, and unhealthy rapid breathing. A CT scan revealed unprecedented levels of soda in the lining of his intestines and the portal vein supplying blood to the liver. This condition led to "liver shock," resulting from lack of oxygen to the organ.
Doctors attempted to save the patient by administering medications to halt the deterioration of the liver and other parts of the body, but his condition continued to deteriorate until his death 18 hours after treatment began. Nonetheless, medical experts believe it is unlikely that an overdose of Coca-Cola could cause a person's death. Biochemistry professor Nathan Davies stated that the probability of 1.5 liters of cola leading to someone's death is low. He added that while the carbonated drink may have contributed to the young man's death, it does not seem to have been the decisive factor.
