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Suggest Treatment For Pounding Heart

I'm 31, white male, 145lbs, 5'10" - this has happened a few other times this year - but today I scarfed down a decent amount of some supposedly MSG-free Orange Beef with brown rice, and about twenty minutes later I stood up and could feel my heart pounding in my head, so I took my pulse and it was up to 120bpm's. I got my pulse to go down fairly quickly (2 or 3 minutes), but then stood up about ten minutes later and my heart started racing once again. I sat down on my bed and shortly after I fell asleep for about twenty minutes. When I woke up I had a BM (already had one earlier today), wasn't diarrhea but it wasn't solid either and it was a good amount (not sure if it matters, but I've been trying to eat more fiber lately as well). I should also note I've suffered from panic attacks/anxiety/depression this year, but honestly have been feeling like I'm beating all of that as of late (haven't had a panic attack in months and feel more optimistic now than ever). Also have had some bouts of indigestion throughout the year, was burping a lot for awhile, but all of that seemed to go away as of late (I've been trying hard to eat better when I can). I recently had blood work done and everything was perfectly fine. I also drink lots of water regularly. Just wondered if any of this is cause for alarm or if this is normal? And if it is normal, what exactly happened to me? Was my body just not agreeing with what I ate?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, it is not related to the food you are taking.
Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more because you are already having panic attacks, anxiety and depression.
But better to rule arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) first because pulse rate of 120 is very high.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
If all these these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
You should consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need additional anxiolytic and anti depressant drugs.
Your indigestion and increased Bowel motions are also due to stress and anxiety.
So consult psychiatrist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pounding Heart

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No, it is not related to the food you are taking. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more because you are already having panic attacks, anxiety and depression. But better to rule arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) first because pulse rate of 120 is very high. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. You should consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need additional anxiolytic and anti depressant drugs. Your indigestion and increased Bowel motions are also due to stress and anxiety. So consult psychiatrist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.