arrhythmia and gastric distress

[Net11135]

I am a 73 year old female who suffers from significant bloating and severe gastric pain on a daily basis.  These events appear to be related to the onset of arrhythmia from time to time.  I have undergone GI and cardiology workups and numerous laboratory tests but no definitive diagnoses have been forthcoming.  Any advice?  Thank you.

[Jerry_NJ]

Given you haven't yet gotten a response, I'll respond with what crosses my mind.  At least you'll know people are reading your post.

As you have medical advice I wonder what they have prescribed.  I'd think you have the problem defined: gastric distress.  Or, yes, I think that could cause heart rhythm problems.

Are you on any medications or dietary regiments to reduce/eliminate the gastric problems?  That's the place to start... again, sorry all I have is the obvious.

Wishing you the best result, and soon.

[sb786]

Hi there
I too find that all heart rhythm problems are triggered by gastric/digestive problems.
I know if i can get my digestive system to behave my heart is fine.

[bundleblocker]

I often have heartburn with my Afibs.  It is usually after eating a fatty-type meal late at night.  I never get heartburn at any other time.

I have recently begun a healthier diet where I concentrate on vegetables and fruits and avoid spicy, fatty foods as much as possible.

I feel much better and am more energetic (I'm a runner) and have lost weight.


How is your diet?

[Madge270]

My PVCs are definitely more of a problem when my heartburn acts up. I have heartburn a lot, unless I take Nexium daily. Even then, I sometimes have heartburn and take some additional Mylanta. Also, irritable bowel and the gas/bloating it causes makes the PVCs worse. When the gas passes and stops pressing on my stomach and chest area, the PVCs lessen. They also lessen when I get up and walk around some after eating, and when I eat smaller, healthier meals.