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What Causes Dryness In Throat, High Blood Pressure, Dizziness And Ear Pain?
Question: Hi,
Since last several years, I am having a peculiar problem, I am an XXXXXXX male 44.
Whenever, gas forms in my stomach (it happens quite frequently), following things happen:
1. My throat feels dry
2. My hearbeat goes up and so does my BP
3. I start filling dizzy, I feel pain in my ears
But as soon as the gas has passed out of the system, everything becomes normal, my BP is always normal throughout the day. I have done all the following tests without any proper diagnosis
1. Endoscopy - normal
2. Ultrasound - normal
3. ECG, echocardiogram, 24 hrs Holter monitorin - normal
4. stress echo test - normal
5. Tilt table test - normal
6. Numerous blood tests : Lipids, LFT etc - normal
Since, my BP goes up during gas, my doctor has prescribed Concor 2.5, once daily, but I wanted to know:
1. Does gas in stomach leads to a sudden increase in BP
2. What other tests I should do
Since last several years, I am having a peculiar problem, I am an XXXXXXX male 44.
Whenever, gas forms in my stomach (it happens quite frequently), following things happen:
1. My throat feels dry
2. My hearbeat goes up and so does my BP
3. I start filling dizzy, I feel pain in my ears
But as soon as the gas has passed out of the system, everything becomes normal, my BP is always normal throughout the day. I have done all the following tests without any proper diagnosis
1. Endoscopy - normal
2. Ultrasound - normal
3. ECG, echocardiogram, 24 hrs Holter monitorin - normal
4. stress echo test - normal
5. Tilt table test - normal
6. Numerous blood tests : Lipids, LFT etc - normal
Since, my BP goes up during gas, my doctor has prescribed Concor 2.5, once daily, but I wanted to know:
1. Does gas in stomach leads to a sudden increase in BP
2. What other tests I should do
Brief Answer:
Yes it can. Consult specialist to combat the cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query.I understand your concern.
* Yes gas can cause transient increase in blood pressure, I feel your symptoms of high blood pressure with palpitation & dizziness is due to irritation of diaphragm following gas collected in stomach. This causes irritation of diaphragmatic nerves followed by your symptoms. Anxiety/ psychological tension following the gastric pressure adds to the symptoms.
*Tests you should undergo--
You have already undergone various tests to exclude heart involvement & they are normal.
I would advise for -
A) - To exclude any family history of blood pressure,
- Urine tests to exclude kidney infection.. which can lead to high blood pressure,
- Thyroid function test to exclude hyperthyroidism,
B) group of tests to find basic cause of gastric disturbance- they would include tests for bowel infections/ food intolerance/ serrological tests .. as per need . You have to consult a gastroenterologist for detailed physical examination & pathological tests to find exact cause followed by specific treatment.
C) personal care- few life style changes do help in managing the problem. They include-
- To follow dietary instructions by the doctor ( as per the causative factor )/ drink plenty of water
- Routine exercises( yoga/ walking )
- Maintain appropriate weight.
- avoid sleeping immediately after eating
- Mind concentration exercises/ meditation can help the psychological stress, fear
Thus with excluding possible cause for high pressure/ finding cause of the excess gas formation & it's management with expert advise & self care would help you combat your problem.
I hope the answer was both informative & helpful to you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Please grade the answer, in case you find it useful.
Thanks.
Yes it can. Consult specialist to combat the cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query.I understand your concern.
* Yes gas can cause transient increase in blood pressure, I feel your symptoms of high blood pressure with palpitation & dizziness is due to irritation of diaphragm following gas collected in stomach. This causes irritation of diaphragmatic nerves followed by your symptoms. Anxiety/ psychological tension following the gastric pressure adds to the symptoms.
*Tests you should undergo--
You have already undergone various tests to exclude heart involvement & they are normal.
I would advise for -
A) - To exclude any family history of blood pressure,
- Urine tests to exclude kidney infection.. which can lead to high blood pressure,
- Thyroid function test to exclude hyperthyroidism,
B) group of tests to find basic cause of gastric disturbance- they would include tests for bowel infections/ food intolerance/ serrological tests .. as per need . You have to consult a gastroenterologist for detailed physical examination & pathological tests to find exact cause followed by specific treatment.
C) personal care- few life style changes do help in managing the problem. They include-
- To follow dietary instructions by the doctor ( as per the causative factor )/ drink plenty of water
- Routine exercises( yoga/ walking )
- Maintain appropriate weight.
- avoid sleeping immediately after eating
- Mind concentration exercises/ meditation can help the psychological stress, fear
Thus with excluding possible cause for high pressure/ finding cause of the excess gas formation & it's management with expert advise & self care would help you combat your problem.
I hope the answer was both informative & helpful to you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Please grade the answer, in case you find it useful.
Thanks.
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