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What Is The Cause For Heart Palpitation And Running Nose?

Hi,
I will have bouts of heart palpitations that include a runny nose, burping, burning in my chest, stomach will become bloated. I will finally have a large burp that seems to relieve the symptoms. This can last 15 minutes to an hour or more. I have had all usual hearts tests with good results. Bp also will go very high during these episodes.
Please.....what is wrong with me? My life has come to a standstill.
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for your question on HCM!

I read your question carefully and understand your concern.

Your symptoms don't seem to be related to any cardiac causes. As you refer, all your cardiac tests have resulted normal, which is a reassuring fact.

A dyspeptic disorder or a food allergy could cause this symptomatology, causing burping, runny nose and an increase in the abdominal pressure, leading to high blood pressure (it is a compensatory mechanism of the body).

From the other side anxiety could also mimic this clinical scenario.

Another rare disorder, I would mention is an autonomic dysfunction, but this would be associated to other symptoms too ( like orthostatic hypotension, diarrhea, etc).

I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination. A fibrogastroscopy may be necessary to exclude a possible gastric ulcer. Allergy testing may be also necessary.

Hope to have been of help!

Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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What Is The Cause For Heart Palpitation And Running Nose?

Hello! Thank you for your question on HCM! I read your question carefully and understand your concern. Your symptoms don t seem to be related to any cardiac causes. As you refer, all your cardiac tests have resulted normal, which is a reassuring fact. A dyspeptic disorder or a food allergy could cause this symptomatology, causing burping, runny nose and an increase in the abdominal pressure, leading to high blood pressure (it is a compensatory mechanism of the body). From the other side anxiety could also mimic this clinical scenario. Another rare disorder, I would mention is an autonomic dysfunction, but this would be associated to other symptoms too ( like orthostatic hypotension, diarrhea, etc). I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination. A fibrogastroscopy may be necessary to exclude a possible gastric ulcer. Allergy testing may be also necessary. Hope to have been of help! Greetings! Dr. Iliri