Can Drinking Ice Water Cause a Sudden Chest Spasm?
1. Introduction Drinking ice water can cause a sudden chest spasm by triggering an acute, uncoordinated contraction of the esophageal musculature. The rapid drop in temperature irritates the vagus nerve and the smooth muscle lining of the esophagus, resulting in a sharp, constricting pain that closely mimics a cardiac event. Immediate clinical evaluation is essential … Read more