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Could Sudden Palpitations In Heart, Dizziness And Pink Spots In Front Of Eyes Be Related To Digestion?

yes I had a strange experience today - it has happened b4 but not likt this for some reason now & then I get palpitations my heart pounds from 20min - an hour I usually lie down & wait for it to go, have been to cardiologist & say Im OK today however I walked a few block & became extremely dizzy and needed to use the bathroom & it was a struggle for me to get back home - I hada cold sweat & could barely stand saw huge pink spots in front of my eyes can this be related to digestion b/c so much gas was released over the next couple of hours (I hv IBS)
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to low blood pressure or anxiety.
A gastro-intestinal disorder causing abdominal pain and low blood pressure may be a possible cause too.

Have you ever measured your blood pressure during these episodes?

I would like to explain that intestinal problems (like gastroenteritis, indigestion or irritated bowel syndrome) can cause low blood pressure too, by an autonomic reflex from the intestinal distension.

I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and consult with your GP for a careful physical examination. You should also perform some tests like an ECG, routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests and blood electrolytes.
A head up tilt test may be helpful to exclude a possible orthostatic hypotension.

Hope to have been helpful!

Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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Could Sudden Palpitations In Heart, Dizziness And Pink Spots In Front Of Eyes Be Related To Digestion?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to low blood pressure or anxiety. A gastro-intestinal disorder causing abdominal pain and low blood pressure may be a possible cause too. Have you ever measured your blood pressure during these episodes? I would like to explain that intestinal problems (like gastroenteritis, indigestion or irritated bowel syndrome) can cause low blood pressure too, by an autonomic reflex from the intestinal distension. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and consult with your GP for a careful physical examination. You should also perform some tests like an ECG, routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests and blood electrolytes. A head up tilt test may be helpful to exclude a possible orthostatic hypotension. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri