Why do I have heart palpitations after eating?

Answer by  Anonymous

Get checked for hiatus hernia and for GERD, both of these can contribute to the palpitations after eating phenomena. Many doctors out there see no correlation, whereas others do. There is no shortage of people, including myself, that this happens to - you'll see if you Google it.

Answer by  House (20)

Having suffered with Palpitations after eating ANYTHING, I demanded an endoscopy and they discovered I had a raw stomach. Prescribed Lansoprazole and after 3 days.......... no more palpitations! None, not even one. GP can't tell me why, but I'm so happy to have my life back! Good luck to all!

Answer by  sarah67 (19)

I have heart palpitations after EVERYTHING that I eat. As a consequence, I am taking 40 mg Propranolol, twice a day, before each meal, (I only eat twice a day). I have been taking propranolol for the past 15 years. Nobody seems to know what causes it. I'm 41.

Answer by  sarah67 (19)

I have palpitations after EVERYTHING I eat, and, as a consequence, I have been taking Beta Blockers (Propranolol 40 mg) for the past 15 years. It has nothing whatsoever to do with caffeine or sugar. I drink de-caffeinated tea and I eat hardly any sugar.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have to say that in my case weight has nothing to do with my palpitations. I'm 5'4" and never weighed more 125lbs yet I have had palpitation problems for years.

Answer by  Anonymous

I had ask many doctors why I always had palpitations after I eat? I finally found a great internist who was able to answer my question. Indigestion can cause this due to a nerve connection to the heart. My cure is medicine called Pantoprazole(Protonix) 40mg daily for indigestion. No more palpitations!

Answer by  peace232 (76)

When blood sugar levels are low, eating can increase your heart rate, especially if you are eating sugary food or food or drink that contains caffeine or other stimulants.

Answer by  dr84bhl (2789)

Sometimes heart palpitations are mistaken for indigestion. Are you over weight and eating to many calories with little daily exercise. If you have pain down your left arm as well as palpitations then you should get checked, because there could be something more serious.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have suffered from anxiety and palpitations after i ate but also high blood pressure around 200 all the time. I was given propranolol. I was taken off propranolol and it put me through hell and back. But my blood pressure started to return back to normal quickly.

Answer by  Anonymous

To tell the truth Doctors don't know why people have palpitations. They may be caused by any of the listed conditions or a combination. You will have to have each checked out in some order until you find the right things that work for you.

Answer by  sarah67 (19)

By the way, I am NOT overweight, and never have been. So that blows that theory out the window!

Answer by  Anonymous

I have found, that menopause is the cause of my palpitations, hormones can screw up everything!!!

Answer by  Anonymous

Heart palpatation can occure due to hyper acidity

Answer by  House (20)

I have palpitations after EVERYTHING I eat, regardless of meal size. It starts approx 30-45 minutes after eating and lasts for 2-3 hours. I am on Beta Blockers too which stop the heart racing, but it still pounds hard like it's going to burst out of my chest. Extremely uncomfortable.

Answer by  Anonymous

heart palpatations after eating no pain at all feels like stomach is nervous will prilosec help

Answer by  Anonymous

House: You hit the nail right on the head! Hiatal hernia and vagus nerve!

Answer by  jana17 (34)

Basically heart palpitations occur due to overweight. when blood sugar levels are low eating can increase your heart rate especially if you are eating sugary food or food or drink that contains caffeine or other stimulants. it may also be because of the high fat level in the food taken.

Answer by  Vignesh (24)

It may be because of the high fat level in the food taken and also due to your overweight. Also the reason which might lead to palpitations are the blood pressure or the sugar level in your body. Basically overweight is the main cause of all heart palpitations.

Answer by  Anonymous

It is very naiive to say that al lheart palpitations are related to obesity or being overweight. Those should do more research.