Author name: Mo

Yes, prolonged fasting can be deadly when dehydration, electrolyte loss, or underlying illness tip the body past safe limits.

Yes, fasting can trigger cough in some people via dehydration, reflux, or postnasal drip.

Yes, fasting can trigger chest pain from heartburn, low fluids, or angina in at-risk people—treat as urgent if symptoms mimic a heart attack.

Yes, chugging milk can trigger vomiting due to stomach stretch, slower emptying from casein and fat, and lactose intolerance in some people.

Yes, fasting can trigger burping by increasing swallowed air, reflux, and post-meal habits.

Yes, rushing meals can trigger chest discomfort from esophageal spasm, reflux, trapped gas, or overeating.

Yes, rapid overconsumption of water can be deadly by causing acute hyponatremia and brain swelling.

Yes, drinking water can nudge metabolic rate for about an hour, but the boost is small; appetite effects and calorie swaps matter more.

Yes, rapid drinking can trigger hiccups by irritating the diaphragm and vagus nerves in the hiccup reflex arc.

Yes, rapid eating can trigger vomiting by overfilling the stomach and swallowing excess air; slowing down and smaller bites reduce the risk.