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What Causes Palpitations After Eating?
Question: Hi doctor. Yesterday I went to my cardiologist for a check up. I explained some of my symptoms to him not all as the office was very busy. They did an ecg which showed sinus rhythm with normal intervals. He insists that a holter is not necessary right now. However today when I went shopping I was getting strange symptoms. I would feel rapid heart beats or palpitations so I checked my pulse it was at 110 . It would last 5-10 seconds then slow down. It kept repeating this a few times. This happened 15 minutes after I ate a whole grain bagel
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
Once again I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you have experiencing it's normal after eating in patient suffering from acid reflux (GERD). In this case you may experience alteration on sinus rhythm and palpitations, which increase your stress and anxiety levels.
Since all your cardiac examinations were ok 4 months ago and your last ecg was normal, you shouldn't worry about your heart. As i said earlier to you avoid checking the pulse on these occasions because because anxiety worsen your symptoms and can cause a panic attack.
I recommend on these occasion to stay calm, breath slowly and deeper and try to relax. These symptoms are self-limiting and never will be harmful to you.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
Once again I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you have experiencing it's normal after eating in patient suffering from acid reflux (GERD). In this case you may experience alteration on sinus rhythm and palpitations, which increase your stress and anxiety levels.
Since all your cardiac examinations were ok 4 months ago and your last ecg was normal, you shouldn't worry about your heart. As i said earlier to you avoid checking the pulse on these occasions because because anxiety worsen your symptoms and can cause a panic attack.
I recommend on these occasion to stay calm, breath slowly and deeper and try to relax. These symptoms are self-limiting and never will be harmful to you.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi doctor thank you for your reply. I'm trying not to check my pulse it is just scary when I can feel my heartbeat throughout the day. I know it is because I'm more aware of it by thinking about it but even sometimes when I am distracted I will have palpitations. Is this only anxiety? Also will this sensation ever go away? It seems also like every time I eat anything this starts. Should I be tested for something else?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
What you are experiencing is typical for patients who suffer from anxiety and GERD. Your symptoms begin directly after eating and is common in patients with GERD to experience palpitations. This palpitations increase anxiety and made you check your pulse, that increase tour anxiety further.
This is why is essential to control and relieve GERD and to reduce your anxiety levels. With GERD treatment and CBT you will see to much improvement and relieves.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
What you are experiencing is typical for patients who suffer from anxiety and GERD. Your symptoms begin directly after eating and is common in patients with GERD to experience palpitations. This palpitations increase anxiety and made you check your pulse, that increase tour anxiety further.
This is why is essential to control and relieve GERD and to reduce your anxiety levels. With GERD treatment and CBT you will see to much improvement and relieves.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi doctor I have one last question before I close the discussion. Today has been a very busy and hectic day at work. I just finished and I had lots of anxiety today. Now that I'm finished I have a birthday party to attend. I am driving and getting palpitations. Skipped beats and fast heart rate. Is this normal? I also checked my pulse and felt something that felt like a double beat. Is that dangerous?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
It's normal to have more palpitations and skipped beats (that are felt as a double beat on pulse check) after a busy and stressful day.
What you felt like a double beat are only ectopic beats and you shouldn't worry they are harmless.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
It's normal to have more palpitations and skipped beats (that are felt as a double beat on pulse check) after a busy and stressful day.
What you felt like a double beat are only ectopic beats and you shouldn't worry they are harmless.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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