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Background:

  • Dietary supplements containing anhydrous caffeine pose risks.
  • High-dose caffeine intake can lead to serious health consequences.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old woman ingested 24 anhydrous caffeine tablets, resulting in suicidal ideation and hospitalization.
  • Following initial discharge, she experienced persistent retrosternal pain and impaired oral intake, necessitating readmission.
  • Upper endoscopy revealed diffuse esophageal ulcers, diagnosing caffeine-induced esophagitis.

Findings:

  • Conservative treatment led to clinical recovery.
  • Follow-up endoscopy confirmed complete healing of esophageal ulcers within one month.
  • This case underscores the potential for esophageal damage from excessive caffeine tablet consumption.

Implications:

  • Anhydrous caffeine tablets, available as dietary supplements, carry a risk of significant esophageal injury.
  • Endoscopic surveillance is crucial for patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of chemical esophagitis.
  • Healthcare providers should counsel patients on the dangers of excessive caffeine intake from supplements.