Digestion affecting heart rhythm

Posted by Eden @eden, Dec 6, 2019

I’m interested in knowing if anyone else has experienced “missed” beats while suffering problems with digestion, particularly while having a bloated stomach. Gastroenterologist thinks it may be an affected vagus nerve. Or Pylori? Sometimes I think that solid food seems to abate it.

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TERESA LOGAN | @quiteachiver75 | Dec 7, 2019

I HAVE THE SAME THING WITH MY VAGUS NERVE

Eden | @eden | Dec 8, 2019

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Thanks Teresa.

jadillow | @jadillow | Dec 9, 2019

If this feels like skipped beats then I have this as well. Also pain on left side also

Eden | @eden | Dec 10, 2019

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Thanks jadillow. It seems we are demonstrating something that is not generally mentioned by gastroenterologists or cardiologists. Perhaps a consultant in Mayo could comment on this symptom. ??. Could our moderator enquire for us?

Eden | @eden | Dec 10, 2019

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May I ask, jadillow – where, precisely, is the pain?

jadillow | @jadillow | Dec 10, 2019

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On left side of sternum near pec. Hard to explain but when I burp I can feel it along that side. Maybe upset stomach possibly ? I have had every test done for my heart and they all say there should be no issues but sometimes my anxiety gets the best of me.

jadillow | @jadillow | Dec 13, 2019

Chest pains to left of sternum. All results negative for heart issues as of a year ago. Can feel swelling below sternum after eating. Reflux. Is it possible this acid or something could cause chest pains ?

Eden | @eden | Dec 15, 2019

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Hi jadillow. Have a look at healthline.com, and get page ‘Chest Pain and GERD.’ The answer to your question is ‘yes’ but, of course, all chest pain should be professionally assessed.