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arryhthmias caused by esophagus spasms
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arryhthmias caused by esophagus spasms
by Peter__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Peter on March 28, 1999 at 14:36:57:
I have been thinking and analysing my symptoms very closely over the past week.
After posting a message on your forum yesterday the swallowing trigger finally subsided (actually
within the last hour). I found myself able to compare the internal feelings with very
recent experiences. Something became very obvious. I now believe
that this problem may relate to the peristaltic motion of the digestive tract.
Swallowing initiates the peristalsis wave that travels in a one-way flow through the
digestive tract. When I swallow right now there is an internal peace that is so very
different from the turbulence I felt only a few hours ago. The turbulence always
precipitates the atrial arrythmia. I think the peristaltic wave starts and soon
encounters a spasmodic or uncoordinated motion somewhere in my epigastric area.
This would clearly account for:
1. the bile in my stomach seen on a recent gastroscopy.
2. the esophagitis (an expected side effect)
3. the swallowing connection I have always noted.
4. the vagal effect
5. the strange feeling of internal unrest (a very short-lasting feeling that always
exists right after swallowing but disappears quickly).
It may also explain why this problem has come and gone over the years. For
whatever reason the peristalsis re-establishes itself (after 3-4 months in the absence
of Prepulsid).
How significant the effect becomes on the heart rhythm depends on:
1. how long the uncoordinated peristalsis lasts.
2. my diet habits which could enhance or lessen the problem and not necessarily
cause it (ie GERD symptoms).
3. how much I force activity. The more I try to run etc. the greater the opportunity
for problems. By relaxing all the contributing factors lessen their influence.
Could you please comment on this possible explanation for these atrial arrythmias.
Thank you.
I have been thinking and analysing my symptoms very closely over the past week.
After posting a message on your forum yesterday the swallowing trigger finally subsided (actually
within the last hour). I found myself able to compare the internal feelings with very
recent experiences. Something became very obvious. I now believe
that this problem may relate to the peristaltic motion of the digestive tract.
Swallowing initiates the peristalsis wave that travels in a one-way flow through the
digestive tract. When I swallow right now there is an internal peace that is so very
different from the turbulence I felt only a few hours ago. The turbulence always
precipitates the atrial arrythmia. I think the peristaltic wave starts and soon
encounters a spasmodic or uncoordinated motion somewhere in my epigastric area.
This would clearly account for:
1. the bile in my stomach seen on a recent gastroscopy.
2. the esophagitis (an expected side effect)
3. the swallowing connection I have always noted.
4. the vagal effect
5. the strange feeling of internal unrest (a very short-lasting feeling that always
exists right after swallowing but disappears quickly).
It may also explain why this problem has come and gone over the years. For
whatever reason the peristalsis re-establishes itself (after 3-4 months in the absence
of Prepulsid).
How significant the effect becomes on the heart rhythm depends on:
1. how long the uncoordinated peristalsis lasts.
2. my diet habits which could enhance or lessen the problem and not necessarily
cause it (ie GERD symptoms).
3. how much I force activity. The more I try to run etc. the greater the opportunity
for problems. By relaxing all the contributing factors lessen their influence.
Could you please comment on this possible explanation for these atrial arrythmias.
Thank you.
