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Suffering From Heart Palpitations, Overweight. Due To Gastric Problems?
I ve noticed I sometimes have heart palpitations. I m 25. I m a little to big in size for my age. I ve been working on my weight for sometime now. The fist time I noticed it, I thought it was my unhealthy comsumption of coffee, so I stopped taking coffee. But this morning I felt it again...the heart palpitations. I was wondering if gas could cause heart palpitations because I feel a bit better when I use the toilet. Thank you
Hello dear...
The symptoms as mentioned by you might be due to production of gas or increased production of acid in the stomach.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
Also avoid eating gas forming foods like cabbage, etc.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach) Metoclopramide can also be used but it has some side effects on long term usage
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist.
There is no need to worry...you will be fine.
Wish you a good health.
Thanks & Take care.
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Suffering From Heart Palpitations, Overweight. Due To Gastric Problems?
Hello dear... The symptoms as mentioned by you might be due to production of gas or increased production of acid in the stomach. Management consists of: 1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised. 2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Also avoid eating gas forming foods like cabbage, etc. 3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach) Metoclopramide can also be used but it has some side effects on long term usage If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist. There is no need to worry...you will be fine. Wish you a good health. Thanks & Take care.