Normal Bloating and Coke Bloating
Foods that have too many carbohydrates, too much salt, and alcohol can all contribute to swelling in the face. Because your adrenal glands release more cortisol than usual while you’re feeling nervous, which can result in a number of physical symptoms, including facial swelling or bloating. Stress can also make your face swell.
After consuming cocaine, it’s usual to feel puffy and bloated on the face. “Coke bloat” is the moniker given to it. Frequently, the cheekbones and area beneath the chin are the most noticeable.
Cocaine users are frequently pictured as sickly people who haven’t eaten in days and are dripping with calories on the dance floor (or just talking fast). And while to some extent that may be accurate, cocaine users frequently experience “coke bloat,” a significant ballooning of the cheeks that adds to the overall appearance of weight gain.