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shortness of breath after eating

after eating a meal, i get really short of breath. and then i get nervous and start to hold my chest. is this anxiety? does this happen to anyone else worsening after food?
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Hi,yes i do experienced it too,it seems like my heart beats much faster when i am eating,and at times..shortness of breathe too,did ecg,stress test and echo but nothing wrong with the heart.
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For me,when I eat a big meal, digestion can definitely be a experience.  My heart may race a little bit and I may even sweat.  Have you had any digestion problems in the past? Have you been experiencing anxiety over something recently?
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i get that when i eat to.dont know what it is.but i have acid reflux to.i hope it gets better for you
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