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Once In A While After My Lunch Or Dinner My
Question: once in a while after my lunch or dinner my heart palpitates faster and last for longer than an hour. Some it also happens while i m sitting but not longer.
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I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I understand your concern and would explain that your situation could be related to a hiatal hernia.
For this reason, if the situation persists, I would recommend consulting with a gastroenterologist in order to investigate for this possible issue.
I would also recommend checking fasting glucose levels .
In the meantime, I would recommend avoiding large meals and trying to eat more frequently and in small portions.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
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Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor Service!
I understand your concern and would explain that your situation could be related to a hiatal hernia.
For this reason, if the situation persists, I would recommend consulting with a gastroenterologist in order to investigate for this possible issue.
I would also recommend checking fasting glucose levels .
In the meantime, I would recommend avoiding large meals and trying to eat more frequently and in small portions.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi Doctor,
Thanks for the response. Can it also be any food allergy like Gluten ??
Thanks for the response. Can it also be any food allergy like Gluten ??
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
No, I don't think that it is food allergy, as allergy may lead to indigestion, diarrhea or abdominal pain, but not to palpitations.
Another possible cause to consider would be acid reflux and post-prandial hypotension.
Anyway, I recommend consulting first with a gastro-eneterologist and performing a fasting glucose and glucose tolerance test.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
No, I don't think that it is food allergy, as allergy may lead to indigestion, diarrhea or abdominal pain, but not to palpitations.
Another possible cause to consider would be acid reflux and post-prandial hypotension.
Anyway, I recommend consulting first with a gastro-eneterologist and performing a fasting glucose and glucose tolerance test.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes I have requested an appointment with GI. Just also to letvyou know the palpitation doesnot happen after every meals. It triggers sometime after 4 days after hsving dinner. Sometime after 2 days after lunch. Not regular. So my doubt with allergy or sensitivity
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
In such case, I don't think that it is any food allergy or acid reflux.
I recommend checking thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction and blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring would help examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time and exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
In such case, I don't think that it is any food allergy or acid reflux.
I recommend checking thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction and blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring would help examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time and exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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