Dr Gupta,you are doing something no other Dr would do for patients.That is an act of compassion for human beings. You are an amazing doctor with big hearth.God bless you please keep shearing your knowledge . Thank you so much for spreading your light!
Just in awe of you Dr. Gupta. Not only are you extremely knowledgeable of your subject matter, you are exceedingly kind and gracious, and willing to share what you to help others -with seemingly no concern for your own time or efforts. I wish there was something I could do for you in return.
Man I can’t thank you enough for this video, I just had an Ablation done because of my heart rate. But before the procedure I kept telling my pcp, and my cardiologist that my heart only gets like this when I have gas and I’m bloated, that’s the only time. I told them I battle constipation etc, they both just told me that it wasn’t what I thought. Even when I was in the hospital getting ready to have my ablation I had a episode and had to be rushed to the CCU because my heart rate went to 250, I kept telling them it’s gas and nobody would listen. Thank you for this video because I knew I wasn’t crazy.
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I was having bad heart palpitations for a long while I eventually found an answer. it was a hiatal hernia. the constriction on the vagus nerve was causing heart palps. I would get them mostly when I was laying down or eating. I found a chiropractor who has brought down my stomach and started treating the hernia. my palps have reduced drastically. my heart rate and blood pressure went down as well. these videos brought me a lot of comfort in a troubling time in my life. thank you dr..
It is so great that you do this! This really benefits people who are afraid and suffering because of it! I really wish more doctors would do this kind of extra effort for society..
What a brilliant communicator you are - you describe this problem with astounding clarity.... why, pray, are there not more doctors who can tell us about all forms of sickness with the brilliance that you show here? You have aided me enormously in understanding my current ectopic beats which are driving me mad. Thank you again Doctor.
Another excellent video. My experience is consistent with this heart/stomach hypothesis. I had recurring, periodic afib for several months. Two years ago, my primary care doctor suggested I switch to a low-carb/ketogenic diet, not to control my afib, but to improve my overall metabolic health. I was not overweight. Since switching diets, I have not had even a single afib episode in those two years. My cardiologist dismissed this as a coincidence. I believe that nutrition is closely connected with afib.
Thank you so much for you straight forward blogs. AF is such a frightening condition and the Drs at the hospital don’t seem to have the time or the inclination to explain it in language that patents can understand. I understood you perfectly and now feel a little in control of what is going on with this old heart of mine❤️
They also do not seem to have an inclination to actually discovering the root cause of atrial fibrillation. They only seem interested in putting people on handfuls of potentially dangerous drugs to “make the numbers look OK”.
Thanks for this video. I've been trying to convince my doctors for years that my stomach issues and heart rhythm issues are related. This confirms for me what I have thought for a long time.
There is definitely a relationship between stomach and heart. At least for me. I don't know if Afib and PVC are in the same realm, but I just had my worst PVC ever during a 3 day intense GERD flare up. This is very interesting.
Dr. G: My cardiologist has told me that there is no connection between stomach issues and my afib. However, my experience tells me there is at least an association as you describe. Thank you for your presentations which better equip patients to deal with their infirmities and communicate with their physicians!
I fought such ignorance for 5 yrs., until the surgeon who Ablated my Heart twice, told me he had attended the European Annual Convention for Heart surgery, held in Budapest Hungary that year, where top of the programme, was a feature about the Vagal /Vergus nerve, and it's affect on the Heart's rythmm. I took advice, and had a Pacemaker fitted, After 7 years I've had not Afib.
This is absolutely amazing thank you so much, you seem to really think about what you are researching instead of just repeating "the things doctors are supposed to say."
I've read widely, seen multiple doctors, and explored many medical websites. Your videos are one of the most helpful resources I have found! Thank you!
Been suffering with this for 2+ years now and getting worse every day. You are the ONLY person who even covers this that I've found. I'm hopelessly lost and have 0 quality of life because of this. Feeling like a heart attack or death from this is around the corner. I'm having my first child in 3 months and im praying and hoping so badly I can get this to stop. I want to be there for her so bad but I'm tired from this. I'm weak. First stomach. Then palpitations and anxiety now all 3 and worse every day. I do have a hernia there too. I know that's what it is but I get 0 help from gastro. Thank you for your videos. Its at least knowledge.
Love your very intelligent reasoning, your apparent humankindness and most importantly your belief in God Almighty who granted you such a truly wonderful mind! Abdollah Gilani, MD, general surgeon in Los Angeles
I know your one of the best ! Everytime I'm looking for advice or to learn about medical conditions, your the one that I can listen to and you help me to understand what my loved one is going thru. Thank You for being so on point with all the medical conditions that so many of us are going through. 💓💓
Thank you so much for these videos. I had pieced some of this together, through experience and some reading but it makes such a huge difference having it so clearly explained. Particularly the detail of the studies and the caveats as they are so valuable for context when sharing the info. I will share with my cardiologist as he was a little sceptical about the food/stomach link when I suggested it - though he did say he would look into it. I have an issue with wheat, a small amount is basically an AFib on switch but It can also occasionally be triggered individually or in combination by over eating, under eating (acid reflux and then an over reaction when I do eat), stress, strong coffee, bananas (another initially baffling on switch for me apparently) and strenuous exercise. It has also got more frequent through 'lockdown' as I'm just not getting enough exercise and have put on weight. So your very sensible advice is just what I needed. Thank you!
The title of this video put a smile on my face! Been to a&e many times with these symptoms and I’m sure it’s my stomach what’s causing it..but drs have said I’m being ridiculous!
There is definately a link between the two. I was having all kinds of heart beat problems until I changed my diet, to low fat, whole foods plant based, lost 40 pounds. It made a gigantic difference.
Oh I totally believe you. I started having vagel a fib Episodes about 10 years ago and they would just be waking up with my heart going fast and then by morning things would be back to normal, but now I’m about 25 pounds heavier, I wake up not only with a heart going fast but also erratic. I’m currently losing weight- looking forward to eliminating or at least reducing these episodes.
That's very encouraging. My doctors have not been able to make such a connection. I'm generally in good shape but have have a lifetime of IBS issues. Just recently I had a case of Afib and I believe the root cause is my bloated digestive system which I'm trying to heal.
You are so right .I've thought my terrible eating habits were worsening the A.F..Never was the saying "You are what you eat " as significant to those with our heart conditions.
@Trevor Evans I eliminated meat, dairy, processed foods, oils. I followed Dr John McDougalls method of eating which is vegetables, fruits, whole grains. Not perfectly, but close enough. He has many videos on You tube and a website that’s free. I started doing it by doing fresh cabbage juice 4 times a day for ten days. It reset my system.
Good morning doctor, I’m 74 and never had heart problems, recently ,and going through tremendous stress and anxiety I had never had such out of control heart pounding , shaking and anxiety. I had a stroke, but didn’t even think Anything had happened. I was diagnosed with over active thyroid that caused the atrial fibrillation, And I have had stomach problems and heartburn. Today I’m going to get a radio active iodine capsule to destroy the cells of thyroid. The body is so amazing. Thank you very much for bringing this up , I had no idea and a lot of doctors don’t mention these other things. I’m in the usa
Dr this information was life changing for me. I recently went through an AFIB episode due to GERD. Now it makes so much more sense. Thank you thank you!! I also was diagnosed with sleep apnea and the CPAP has been life changing as well. So I was stumped when I had several episodes of AFIB. Looking back it was when I was extremely full. It makes sense!
I have suffered Sleep apnea for over 5 years now and still haven’t been able to get a CPAP machine. Had another sleep study set up to be fitted for that but with Covid they canceled it in March. Haven’t been scheduled for it since. I wonder how much better I will feel with that machine.
Thank you so much, Dr. Gupta. I am struggling with this right now. The medical community just doesn't want to see the connection. They keep talking about cardiac issues. I have long suspected that my vagus nerve is acting up because of GI issues and acid. Yesterday I finally found a medical professional who (I think) will help me through this. I am taking notes from your related videos and I hope to give them to her.
Doctor you are the best of the most brilliant Doctor I have every encountered the only thing I have to say that you are doing a great job And may God bless your path for it is gold
I came to this conclusion out of my experience with a fib . Thank you for confirming this important point . Take care of your digestive as much as you can .
What a brilliant man ! I am a fit 69 year old but have had Afib for years. A visit to a cardiologist suggested I had faulty heart valves. After viewing this video I made some adjustments to my diet ( mainly with regards to increased probiotics) and my Afib symptoms have completely disappeared over the last few weeks !
You're 100% right, I started getting palpitations and after lots of tests and ECG it appears I have stomach and oesophagus ulcers. Most importantly I noticed I get more palpitations when I sleep at a particular position at night.
Hallelujah! Finally confirms what I've only guessed at for 3+ years. I'll explain: April of 2015 severe stomach pain sent me to hospital emergency. Looking at my xray the resident Dr exclaimed, "you either have 3 lungs or your stomach is in your chest." Endoscopy found duodenal ulcer was source of the pain, and MRI confirmed a hiatal hernia. About 90% of the stomach and a portion of lateral colon was above the diaphragm. The surgeon speculated it may have taken years for that much of the digestive tract to work through the hernia but there it was. I had been experiencing AF for several years. During the course of treatment I asked internists and cardiologist alike if they thought this condition could have been irritating the heart. I heard a faint "hmm..maybe" from one Dr. but no one else seemed to put much stock in my hypothesis. After viewing this video I feel vindicated.
Without a doubt, one of the main causes of ectopic heart beats is silent or laryngopharyngeal reflux. This is a form of reflux that does not cause the typical "heartburn"...it's more like a slow, persistent irritation. You really have two options. You can either go on a very low carbohydrate/keto diet (carbs being the main contributor to reflux) or start a course of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). H2 blockers or calcium/magnesium based antacids may not be sufficient to resolve the irritation initially. You can play around with the medications and/or diet after the irritation has resolved. This may take up to two weeks of 40mg per/day of PPI therapy. How will you know if your irritation has been resolved? Your ectopics will have been greatly improved and in some cases eliminated It is very important to remember that the vagus nerve is located only 3 to 4 mm from the esophagus. If the esophagus is inflamed, so will your vagus nerve. A lot of people say that stress is the main contributor to ectopics, but this is an indirect cause. The stress is exacerbating the reflux, which then causes the inflammation resulting in ectopics. People also use food for comfort during stressful events in their lives. So they blame the stress, when in fact it's really the the subsequent reflux. You are a fantastic doctor. Thank you for all that you do...many times over. 🙏
This actually explains what I am going through now. I can feel that I have lesions in my stomach and in my oesophagus because of the difficulty in swallowing and the pain beneath my left rib cage but no reflux per se. And to crown it all, I also have ectopic heartbeats which accelerate especially after a meal. Thanks for being such an eye opener.
Saved me from a life on meds. I know more I don't need them. I started taking my first ever, one week ago. Not taking anymore and that one, is going as well.
Thank you so much, Very reassuring when GP’s don’t take the two symptoms (AFIB and GERD) seriously. The NHS needs to do much more research into this and relieve patients anxiety.
The more I listen to you the more you are right on point with my AF. I was diagnosed with AF 7 years ago which i also have reflux very bad and was put on Nexium for many years which seem to help but the older I got it seem not to help as much. I am about 50 pounds overweight and also have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have a CPAC machine but have a very hard time sleeping with it on. I also have Osteoarthritis in my back and have lots of inflammation which I have been going to a chiropractor which helped me tremendously. I started walking 7 to 10,000 steps a day, started eating properly, dropped about 7 pounds, and I can tell the difference in my AF. Instead of having it once a week, I did not have it for five weeks straight. I also have anxiety but do not take meds for it. Thank you so much for the knowledge that you have given so many. I am continue trying to watch all of your videos. I have learned from them.
I was diagnosed with AFIB in May and was basically told it is going to keep getting worse and I will have to get an ablation in the next year or two and there is nothing I can do to prevent it. I am shocked at the lack of video's/studies such as this one with potential causes/solutions for AFIB. I may end up just getting an ablation but I am going to do everything I can to try and come up with another solution. I have posted in a AFIB forum that there also seems to be a connection between allergies/chest congestion and AFIB and many people agreed. Might be something to consider doc! Keep up the good work!
I believe you are correct about the stomach and atrial fibrillation correlation. I have had afib for 15 years and it almost always is related to food intake or stress or both. Keep up the good work.
I had an AF attack yesterday straight after I had my lunch (I no longer eat breakfast apart from a cup of tea) It was also a bit different - just 2 weeks after my last attack which is normally only around once a month. Also it only lasted 6 hours instead of the normal 24 hours plus. I saw an electrophysiologist 2 weeks ago who said I would benefit from ablation but told him I would like to put it off for 6 months so that I could get fit and lose the 20kg that I am overweight and see if that helped. I have never had reflux but do have sleep apnoea and have been on CPAP for 3 years and no longer drink any alcohol. The one hour on treadmill I have been doing religiously every day for the past 3 weeks has certainly helped and am slowly losing the weight .... WOOHOO!
From my experience heart and stomach very closely connected. I am so happy to hear you say this ! I get mild angina when stomach is bloated or I have indigestion. Then heart also seems to beat faster. When I control my stomach acidity, I have less bloating my energy is better and angina also disappears. Your videos are greatly appreciated. I enjoy your humble ( non patronizing) style ! Thank you.
Dr. Gupta - you have been such a lifesaver for me! I have been trying to get my doctors to understand the difference in Vagul A-fib and other kinds of A-fib - but they don't seem to get it. YOU do! The triggers you mention - eating too soon after exercise, eating after 4 p.m., sleeping on my side instead of my back, etc. EXACTLY describe what happens to me. I am still struggling with what I can eat, since for some reason I can only eat foods that are extremely easy to digest (without triggering my A-fib), and I'd really like to get back to eating vegetables, etc. (I already don't eat meat). Still working on it. Your videos are a huge help!
@@thivagaran7912 It is MUCH more manageable now. I can go for several weeks without a problem (as long as I don't break my own rules.) Also - this meditation helps reduce the stress when it does happen (or prevents it from happening). Good luck! ruclips.net/video/7mdkCzKP9y4/видео.html
This is exactly what happened to me. I was watching TV, my stomach was very full, I had coffee (decaf) and probably a 16 ounce bottle of water. My stomach was sloshing around, you could hear it. I laid down on the couch and immediately started getting palpitations. I started forcefully moving my stomach around to make it slosh (I was amused by the sounds) and immediately I knew something was wrong. The palpitations wouldn't stop, I freaked out and had a panic attack. Woke up my wife and had her take me to the ER, they said I was in AFIB RVR. I can't help but think if I hadn't laid down or forcefully sloshed my stomach around this would not have happened. When we pulled up to the ER doors I let out a massive belch. I immediately felt better, but needed meds to get back to NSR (took about 4 hours) but I was hyped up and scared so it took awhile to calm me down. 30 day heart monitor now, not a peep of AFIB.
Yep exactly same thing happened to me. It does it all the time always has since I was a kid however it happened one day it went on for 12 hours I am now having to get an Artial Ablation due to it hapening so ofted.
Interesting I’m 28 and ate a full meal after I didn’t think but kinda did a quick drop on couch on my back and got palpitations. I don’t know if that’s what cause the rvr or the afib in general because prior for 2 months I had felt off in and out but that night was the first time I went to er thinking it was an emergency ‼️ Curious if you guys are young or what age and if you have had these weird burps but not like air bubbles in throat .
Yes portion control is very important also what types of foods greasy foods high protein foods like bacon and eggs will spark AFib heavy meals like that do you have to bury very much limit yourself to portion wise
Anytime I ever remember going into AFIB (I am not in it now) my heart rate increases, my blood pressure goes way up BUT there is always something going on with my digestive tract right when I get AFIB. All the time. There has to be a connection between my gut and AFIB.
I read a report in a medical journal about 40 years ago that experimentally showed, I think in dogs, that infusion of acid into the terminal oseophagus caused spasm of the left circumplex coronary artery . They thougt that this may be the explanation for angina and GERD . Also, relief of angina with eructation. Probably , the Mechanism for A.F. in hyperacidity, you said is stimulation of the Vagus nerve. As you know, vagal stimulation shortens the atrial refactory period and precipitates the A.F. The gastro- cardiac connection seems interesting. Thank you.
Dr Gupta, thank you very much for sharing your specialist knowledge as a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist with Afib patients like me on RUclips. I have found it very informative, instructive and helpful!
Thank you Doctor, I try to drink water more frequently even at night and got my Gerd better..and the most important is don't stress. Pray more, sin less...May God heal us ..
I’m so happy that I’ve found your videos.....I just wish I would’ve found you BEFORE my 3 heart ablations. I am learning so much from your wonderful God given knowledge. As of right now, after my 3rd procedure, so far I’m doing much better EVEN after getting off of one of my arrhythmia meds (flecanide). Anyway....thank you for your informative videos.
I had afib first in September 2015 and again in November 2019. A friend advised me to do Pranayama just to see if it alleviates my afib-related trauma. I started practicing pranayama regularly since 2015 and now i believe it did help minimize the frequency of the occurrence of afib. I suffer from GERD and experience extrasystoles frequently. I discovered that when i do deep breathing exercises, i can keep the ectopics under check. In both the instances of my afib episodes, afib started with skipped heartbeats. It is all circumstantial but i am nearly 100 percent certain that deep breathing (pranayama) helps alleviate my afib problem by keeping the extrasystoles under check because these directly trigger afib, at least in my case. GERD can also be kept under check using antacids or PPI drugs but i believe it's not an advisable course of action. The problem with antacids or PPI is that GERD can get out of hand, if the patient constantly resorts to these tablets. My advice, therefore, is afib can be best addressed by Pranayama.
Thanks for another great video. It matches my personal experience. I've triggered both single PACs and single and couplet PVCs from yawning, straining and belching, all confirmed by ECG. I also triggered what I believe was vagally-mediated atrial fibrillation for two minutes -- no ECG but it was a wildly irregular irregularity -- by drinking a large amount of ice cold water. I'm also a longtime GERD sufferer, although it's been much improved from sleeping upright. So for me, it's seems quite certain that there's more going on between the nerves and the heart than many know. :)
The doctor can suggest an alkalizing diet also instead of giving PPI drugs. Such as lemon water in the morning and more. Thanks for your information presented here. You make a difference because you are open minded and utilize your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and neurology.
Possibly confirms what I thought but wasn't sure was possible. I know what to ask my doctor now. Learned a lot from you in 10 minutes, TIME WELL SPENT! Thank you for the research.
You're really a lifesaver right now as I'm going through some health issues that I'm trying to figure out. I'm waiting on my 30 day heart monitor. Thank again!
I have learned more from Dr. Gupta about my Afib from watching his videos, then I have from my own cardiologist!!!! My doctor tells me the bare minimum and I have turned to the Internet to learn more about managing my issue.
I found this segment very interesting, because I often think because I have paroxysmal a-fib, that I shouldn't have caffeine. I have found that for me, if I have a coffee in the morning, and one in the early afternoon, I feel at my best. If I have any more, or also add a caffeinated soda, I do not feel good, and may even get light-headed. I appreciate that you said everyone was different. I also that energy drinks are a no-no. I believe that they harm everyone. I have recently discovered your videos and I have learned so much about the heart from you. I had a cabage×3 when I was 58. I have had a-fib since. I am now 68, and the a-fib is getting worse. Thanks for all you do !
wat an informative video man...i thought so...i suffer frm hiatal hernia nd palpatations whn i eat nd guess docs dnt knw nothing abt it....neverthless this is an excellent video...
did you try to take operation for hiatal hernia i will have soon endoscopy too to check for hiatal hernia becouse i had acid reflux for years and gerd now i think have HH and it press other organs in stomach and diaphragm and cause heart skipping beats i have these now daily for months and its disturbing cant normal it affects my life and work and become more anxious but even if im calm at night and relaxed i have missed beats 4 or more in minute its so bad drive me crazy i think hiatal hernia or something irritate some heart impulse or vagus nerv,do you have those heart skipping beats its like normal heart rate only heart would stop for second then normal beats again?
Hi Dr Gupta how refreshing to listen to a doctor who has the time to explain to people with these heart problems.I have just seen a cardiologist who has confirmed I have a fib and I need to start taking anticoagulants. I had an ablation 16 years ago for Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome and have been symptom free until now.I am 69 and am very over weight 14 stone ,don’t drink or smoke and walk every day.Apparently if you have had WPW you can be more susceptible to getting atrial fibrillation.I had palpitations for 6 hours and it was recorded that I had atrial fibrillation.I was put on. beta blockers and sent on my merry way.when I tried to come of the beta blockers the palpitations would come back so payed to see a cardiologist who confirmed from the ECG that was taken at my surgery that I in fact have a fib .what I found interesting that you mentioned the connection between heart and stomach although I do not suffer from indigestion or stomach problems but I do get a sensation in my stomach before the palps start but I have learnt to hold and breath gentle to stop them from going off I learnt this when I had WPW That’s the only way I can explain what I feel in my stomach.I am going to try and lose the weight because I think it is a big factor in my case although the a fib is controlled at the moment with the beta blockers I would like to come off the anticoagulants Like every one else you are an amazing doctor with I would image a lovely bed side manner it was so easy to listen to you
Thanq Dr.Gupta for the full information about heart n its realated problems. Its highly useful to the normal people to be cautious in their diets n maintaining good health.. Beautifully explained with clarity, in supportive nature for the humanity. U really dont know how many people r taking advantage of ur addresing by ur passing useful data from ur heart.Thanq with prayers.r.
Very informative and practical. I have my valve replacement 10 years before. I am having afib when I am having acidity problem but my doctor ignore this fact and he only tells afib is happening bcoz of my heart.
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Doctor, You have no idea, how much this information has helped me understand some things. I have paroxsymal AFIB and have noticed a heightened incidence after eating a large meal. I am ~< average weight for my height and have no other underlying conditions except Generalized Anxiety Disorder, significant Cervical Arthritis and more recently a slightly elevated BP. Non-drinker, Non-smoker, and better than average exercise for my 68 years. You commented on the Vagus Nerve interference and I wondered if you would feel that Cervical Arthritis could play enough part to cause AFIB or even Heart Stoppage in some patients. I have had a few Heart Attack like symptoms but in immediate testing, the Troponin levels were non-existent, Just looking for an opinion, not a diagnosis. Love your channel. Thank you for what you do! Phil from Massachusetts USA
I have AF and take Dabigatran and Angitil along with 4mgCandesartan it is well controlled though the main agitator is Stress I also used to get quite a lot of gastric probes. When ever I do I take a drink of lemon water made with fresh lemon. I was amazed this worked because I always thought of lemon as acid. I don't know how it stops my regurgitation and heart burn but it never fails. All I can think is that it's treating like with like - it stops within five to ten minutes. Friends who have similar problems were also amazed that the lemon water stopped their acid reflux too.
Cal wat. It is acid and as we age we need MORE acid. Apple Cider vinegar works for me. VERY DILUTED. But it works. I might try lime juice since we have a lime tree! Thanks for this info. Limes taste so much better than ACV!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom in a way that lay people can understand it. All doctors should take the time to do this with their patients.
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Question - Does the GERD irritate the heart OR does the GERD and indigestion have an influence on vagal tone making this another example of vagal A-Fib?
When Andy Wakefield mentioned the link between autism and gut health he was tarred and feathered before subsequent researchers found exactly the same thing and more... Hope the medical community don't do the same thing to you. 😶
The vagus nerve runs from the heart to the stomach, I have a deceased retired MD uncle at the age of 93 explain the symptomatic relationship of the stomach and the heart described a vegu - vegu response. This was recognized by the old school physicians prior to current technology. The nerve actually runs from the central nervous system to the brain to the heart and then to the stomach. There are some who hypothesize the a-fib is due to a spinal disorder. Just my uneducated input for thought.
I have noticed that if I eat too many carbs in one meal or if I eat too heavy of a meal that I will very shortly thereafter get AFib palpitations. Also extremely hot weather seems to bring it on
This is brilliant. I have paroxysmal A.F.and Left sided heart failure. I've suspected for some time that there is a link between my stomach and episodes of A.F..I decided to track my episodes of A.F..Prior to every episode I'd overeaten.When I lost a significant amount of weight the episodes of A.F.were quite rare .I've cut my portion sizes down to less than half now .I was having the occasional binge but after listening to you I will certainly never do it again .Many Thanks for putting my mind at rest .
No question. When the stomach is full or upset it brings it on. In my case, it generally happens when I lay down, which shifts the stomach a bit, and then I have to sit up to stop it. If it's in combination with anxiety about some problem then it's worse. I figured that out way before I saw your video or anything about it.
First, Dr Gupta thankyou for your compassion and making your clear explanations and thoughts available to us all =) - Wee tip, I find that plain SODA WATER really helps acid reflux settle down very quickly. I am not at all surprised that in spite of the lack of research into heart-stomach interaction that you, being curious and insiteful have found links and suggestions that there is indeed a connection. You show that it makes sense! More and more doctors seem to be coming around to a more holistic approach to their medical practice and accepting that every organ in our bodies, our nervous systems and our mental and spiritual well being are all inextricably interdependent. It keeps coming back to treating ourselves a whole lot better all over, in every way. Thankyou for putting my mind at rest. I am not nearly so scared now! So, as always I'll try starting with baby steps so as not to become overwhelmed and give up too soon. Organic wine to avoid the sulphites. (And cut down too) No fizzy sweetened drinks. Magnesium suppliment. Mindful of improving Vitamin C intake. Prayer, mindfulness and simple meditation to calm the stress and anxiety. Getting out for fresh air and walks =) Heaps more hugs and time with my loved ones. Kindness and love to those I pass every day. Organic fresh food where possible. And keeping up to date with your latest findings and suggestions Dr Gupta and with the very very helpful input from all who comment here =)
Wonderful! Dr Gupta you have made my day. I'm a GP and get lots of patients with this problem. I have often tried to calm nerves and talk a lot about finding out triggers. But I've never tried to make this amazing connection. I recently had some bout of palpitations and related it to what I ate and skipped the trigger and voila! Thanks so much for your insight.
I am waiting for my surgery time while watching this... thank you so much sir for answering my questions.. GERD ruin my life.. the life of 5,000 people in my group too, you know that feeling whenever heartburn strikes or your heart jumpin like theres a fish inside your chest it really scares me a lot. Pvc's , angina, stomach beating and of course that globus sensation in your throat omg this disease made my life miserable... but im a fighter i know i am.. because other than gerd i have asthma, allergies, chronic backpain and gallstone! being 35 Female im too early for these!! but glad i found this channel of you sir and now my mental health is getting better.
Your videos have been extremely helpful and informative to try and determine the triggers of my afib. I believe that I have vagal afib as it seems that reducing the triggers, i.e. spicy food, alcohol, eating smaller meals, etc has reduced the occurrence.
I have a final already. When I get bloated its impact on the heart is a lot more.when I have massage like pressing on the right and left sides, I get relief from bloating. My heart feels better!
This was very helpful. I was recently thinking that my afib was related to my overeating habit. Just yesterday I was enormously bloated and that brought about a reoccurrence of afib. Btw I've just this week weened myself off beta blockers without consulting my doctor
Thankyou Sanjay for a thoroughly interesting and informative post l suffer from paroxsymal afib plus svt and have noticed throughout the years a correlation between stomach bloating /acid reflux and symptoms..
Magnesium oxide 400 mg at bedtime without fail is needed....keeps irritation down and good for the peripheral vascular system. I'm an NP who suffers paroxysmal afib triggered by stress, which in turn, is often triggered by the gut, acid reflux. Mag oxide is a must!
I’m 78 now but my Afib started about 3 years ago, I am not over weight, 5’11” and 155 lbs, over the years my Afib comes and goes sometimes very short episodes sometimes hours. I usually know when it is happening I get light headed and a little dizzy, usually within a short time after eating or bending over and standing up or going up and down stairs or exercise. Unfortunately it’s not like a light switch either on or off. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it does not. I am slated for the ablation procedure next month, will see if that helps.
In my opinion the gut connection goes a step further. Instead of looking for gurd connection, look for the connection with gurd and the microbiome then back to aFib. In my opinion evolving research in the microbiome is unlocking many doors. Time again plant based whole food diets prove most effective in heart conditions, it is also known that such a diet considerably alters the makeup of the microbiome, this is where I think the gut connection is, with our symbiotic friends in the gut
i have daily skipped heart beats,had for years acid reflux and gerd and will check for hiatal hernia did you try to operate this hiatal hernia becouse my doctor said it can cause all this mess with heart skipping beats while it supress other organs in stomach and diaphragm and that triggers anxiety and in end can cause AF,thats why i will have appointment with GI doc for hiatal hernia and if i have HH will do Laparoscopy operation,did you ask your doctor is it solution for you to have Laparoscopy?
@@addmee333 Each time I begged a doctor to prescribe this operation, I was given lots of reasons not to. And any surgery can bring on blood clots. You can lower your stomach below the opening in the diaphragm. Look at pictures of how it's set up. Then, after breathing in, press your fist or thumb into the front of the bottom of your rib cage, and then down. Even if it bruises a bit, it's worth it. To prepare, start eating more (balanced) meals more often so that the meals can be smaller and the stomach can reduce in size. I take the beta blocker 4 hours before bedtime. Then at bedtime I chew 2 extra strength Gaviscon foaming tablets (the ones with no aluminum). It all works okay. No fried food for supper, but breakfast or lunch are okay for fried food if not too much.
@@facilitator170 will try becouse i have feeling my stomach press heart and lungs and cause ectopic beats,breathless,and even if i eat small portion it feels like i ate a stone,this fullness of stomach make all worse,indigestion,anxitey and panick attacks goes to the roof,and now im lost a lot of weight in 2 months more then 10kg,but steal feel them every day,only when i go for brisk walking or do something gets better but when sitting and relaxing then start all over again
Dr Gupta,you are doing something no other Dr would do for patients.That is an act of compassion for human beings.
You are an amazing doctor with big hearth.God bless you please keep shearing your knowledge .
Thank you so much for spreading your light!
I agree with this very much
Thank you for your kindness God bless you and protect you.
Just in awe of you Dr. Gupta. Not only are you extremely knowledgeable of your subject matter, you are exceedingly kind and gracious, and willing to share what you to help others -with seemingly no concern for your own time or efforts. I wish there was something I could do for you in return.
Man I can’t thank you enough for this video, I just had an Ablation done because of my heart rate. But before the procedure I kept telling my pcp, and my cardiologist that my heart only gets like this when I have gas and I’m bloated, that’s the only time. I told them I battle constipation etc, they both just told me that it wasn’t what I thought. Even when I was in the hospital getting ready to have my ablation I had a episode and had to be rushed to the CCU because my heart rate went to 250, I kept telling them it’s gas and nobody would listen. Thank you for this video because I knew I wasn’t crazy.
ONE OF THE MOST UNDERSTANDABLE CARDIO DRS. Probably nothing to sell, except expertise,Thank you
how lovely.. thank you!
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Pls Dr can I get ur email address to send you my ECG and some labs I did about my palpitations, my name is Felix Appiah from Ghana, thank you
I was having bad heart palpitations for a long while I eventually found an answer. it was a hiatal hernia. the constriction on the vagus nerve was causing heart palps. I would get them mostly when I was laying down or eating. I found a chiropractor who has brought down my stomach and started treating the hernia. my palps have reduced drastically. my heart rate and blood pressure went down as well. these videos brought me a lot of comfort in a troubling time in my life. thank you dr..
Very helpful and thanks for your time
Can you please send me the address of your chiropractor, thanks
Chiropractors can move the esophogus to down?
I was thinking for Nissan Fundapplicaion Operations pls suggest
How did you find a chiropractor that new how to do that???
So glad you have found healing!
It is so great that you do this! This really benefits people who are afraid and suffering because of it! I really wish more doctors would do this kind of extra effort for society..
I'm watching a 2017 video in 2020, perfect timing, exactly what I needed now.
So good to hear recommendation for life style changes rather than just drugs. Good work!
Thank you so much for what you do 🙏❤️. God bless ....
Agreed!
What a brilliant communicator you are - you describe this problem with astounding clarity.... why, pray, are there not more doctors who can tell us about all forms of sickness with the brilliance that you show here? You have aided me enormously in understanding my current ectopic beats which are driving me mad. Thank you again Doctor.
Another excellent video. My experience is consistent with this heart/stomach hypothesis. I had recurring, periodic afib for several months. Two years ago, my primary care doctor suggested I switch to a low-carb/ketogenic diet, not to control my afib, but to improve my overall metabolic health. I was not overweight. Since switching diets, I have not had even a single afib episode in those two years. My cardiologist dismissed this as a coincidence. I believe that nutrition is closely connected with afib.
I got the same experience as you have done, thanks for your confirmation.
wow, thanks for sharing this...
It’s associated for sure and I have experienced the link many times with my paroxysmal AF.
Wow. After 6 years of struggling and no answers. Thank you for simplifying this
Thank you so much for you straight forward blogs. AF is such a frightening condition and the Drs at the hospital don’t seem to have the time or the inclination to explain it in language that patents can understand. I understood you perfectly and now feel a little in control of what is going on with this old heart of mine❤️
They also do not seem to have an inclination to actually discovering the root cause of atrial fibrillation. They only seem interested in putting people on handfuls of potentially dangerous drugs to “make the numbers look OK”.
Agree with this - Australia too.
Doc. Finally 30years later, you've given me reasons for my ectopic. Thanks so much
Thanks for this video. I've been trying to convince my doctors for years that my stomach issues and heart rhythm issues are related. This confirms for me what I have thought for a long time.
Finally what u did and how u feeling now
And you do the fabrilation procedure or not?
There is definitely a relationship between stomach and heart. At least for me. I don't know if Afib and PVC are in the same realm, but I just had my worst PVC ever during a 3 day intense GERD flare up. This is very interesting.
You're the best - I wish all my teachers in med school teached like this, I would have been a better physician because of it. Kudos!
Dr. G: My cardiologist has told me that there is no connection between stomach issues and my afib. However, my experience tells me there is at least an association as you describe. Thank you for your presentations which better equip patients to deal with their infirmities and communicate with their physicians!
I fought such ignorance for 5 yrs., until the surgeon who Ablated my Heart twice, told me he had attended the European Annual Convention for Heart surgery, held in Budapest Hungary that year, where top of the programme, was a feature about the Vagal /Vergus nerve, and it's affect on the Heart's rythmm. I took advice, and had a Pacemaker fitted, After 7 years I've had not Afib.
@MrDaiseymay how did the Ablation go?
This is absolutely amazing thank you so much, you seem to really think about what you are researching instead of just repeating
"the things doctors are supposed to say."
I've read widely, seen multiple doctors, and explored many medical websites. Your videos are one of the most helpful resources I have found! Thank you!
Been suffering with this for 2+ years now and getting worse every day. You are the ONLY person who even covers this that I've found. I'm hopelessly lost and have 0 quality of life because of this. Feeling like a heart attack or death from this is around the corner. I'm having my first child in 3 months and im praying and hoping so badly I can get this to stop. I want to be there for her so bad but I'm tired from this. I'm weak. First stomach. Then palpitations and anxiety now all 3 and worse every day. I do have a hernia there too. I know that's what it is but I get 0 help from gastro. Thank you for your videos. Its at least knowledge.
have you been to a heart doctor that specializes in heart arrythmias? You should!!!
Love your very intelligent reasoning, your apparent humankindness and most importantly your belief in God Almighty who granted you such a truly wonderful mind!
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Wow, thank you - it means a lot coming from a fellow medical colleague- thank you:-)
I know your one of the best ! Everytime I'm looking for advice or to learn about medical conditions, your the one that I can listen to and you help me to understand what my loved one is going thru.
Thank You for being so on point with all the medical conditions that so many of us are going through. 💓💓
Thank you so much for these videos. I had pieced some of this together, through experience and some reading but it makes such a huge difference having it so clearly explained. Particularly the detail of the studies and the caveats as they are so valuable for context when sharing the info. I will share with my cardiologist as he was a little sceptical about the food/stomach link when I suggested it - though he did say he would look into it. I have an issue with wheat, a small amount is basically an AFib on switch but It can also occasionally be triggered individually or in combination by over eating, under eating (acid reflux and then an over reaction when I do eat), stress, strong coffee, bananas (another initially baffling on switch for me apparently) and strenuous exercise. It has also got more frequent through 'lockdown' as I'm just not getting enough exercise and have put on weight. So your very sensible advice is just what I needed. Thank you!
The title of this video put a smile on my face! Been to a&e many times with these symptoms and I’m sure it’s my stomach what’s causing it..but drs have said I’m being ridiculous!
How amazingly informative this all was! We are very fortunate to have Dr. Gupta's wise words.
You are a brilliant Cardiologist sir, you always lift my moods with your easy explained videos, keep up the great work , many thanks.
I agree. My mood is lifted too when I watch Dr. Gupta’s videos. He is very calming. I wish all doctors were as calming.
There is definately a link between the two. I was having all kinds of heart beat problems until I changed my diet, to low fat, whole foods plant based, lost 40 pounds. It made a gigantic difference.
Oh I totally believe you. I started having vagel a fib Episodes about 10 years ago and they would just be waking up with my heart going fast and then by morning things would be back to normal, but now I’m about 25 pounds heavier, I wake up not only with a heart going fast but also erratic. I’m currently losing weight- looking forward to eliminating or at least reducing these episodes.
That's very encouraging. My doctors have not been able to make such a connection. I'm generally in good shape but have have a lifetime of IBS issues. Just recently I had a case of Afib and I believe the root cause is my bloated digestive system which I'm trying to heal.
You are so right .I've thought my terrible eating habits were worsening the A.F..Never was the saying "You are what you eat " as significant to those with our heart conditions.
I would love to know, how did you change your diet?
@Trevor Evans I eliminated meat, dairy, processed foods, oils. I followed Dr John McDougalls method of eating which is vegetables, fruits, whole grains. Not perfectly, but close enough. He has many videos on You tube and a website that’s free. I started doing it by doing fresh cabbage juice 4 times a day for ten days. It reset my system.
Good morning doctor, I’m 74 and never had heart problems, recently ,and going through tremendous stress and anxiety I had never had such out of control heart pounding , shaking and anxiety. I had a stroke, but didn’t even think Anything had happened. I was diagnosed with over active thyroid that caused the atrial fibrillation, And I have had stomach problems and heartburn. Today I’m going to get a radio active iodine capsule to destroy the cells of thyroid. The body is so amazing. Thank you very much for bringing this up , I had no idea and a lot of doctors don’t mention these other things. I’m in the usa
You are wonderful to do these videos and have a gift for explaining things in layman's terms! Thank you so much, God bless you.
Hey sister Crystal! One of your subs here. Hubby has Afib from time to time. Had ablation so is okay for now. Blessings, dear sis. Amy❤☝👆soon.
Dr this information was life changing for me. I recently went through an AFIB episode due to GERD. Now it makes so much more sense. Thank you thank you!!
I also was diagnosed with sleep apnea and the CPAP has been life changing as well. So I was stumped when I had several episodes of AFIB. Looking back it was when I was extremely full. It makes sense!
I have suffered Sleep apnea for over 5 years now and still haven’t been able to get a CPAP machine. Had another sleep study set up to be fitted for that but with Covid they canceled it in March. Haven’t been scheduled for it since. I wonder how much better I will feel with that machine.
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Thank you so much, Dr. Gupta. I am struggling with this right now. The medical community just doesn't want to see the connection. They keep talking about cardiac issues. I have long suspected that my vagus nerve is acting up because of GI issues and acid. Yesterday I finally found a medical professional who (I think) will help me through this. I am taking notes from your related videos and I hope to give them to her.
Doctor you are the best of the most brilliant Doctor I have every encountered the only thing I have to say that you are doing a great job
And may God bless your path for it is gold
I came to this conclusion out of my experience with a fib . Thank you for confirming this important point . Take care of your digestive as much as you can .
What a brilliant man ! I am a fit 69 year old but have had Afib for years. A visit to a cardiologist suggested I had faulty heart valves. After viewing this video I made some adjustments to my diet ( mainly with regards to increased probiotics) and my Afib symptoms have completely disappeared over the last few weeks !
You're 100% right, I started getting palpitations and after lots of tests and ECG it appears I have stomach and oesophagus ulcers. Most importantly I noticed I get more palpitations when I sleep at a particular position at night.
Also on your left side. This will take stress of the heart
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Hallelujah! Finally confirms what I've only guessed at for 3+ years. I'll explain: April of 2015 severe stomach pain sent me to hospital emergency. Looking at my xray the resident Dr exclaimed, "you either have 3 lungs or your stomach is in your chest." Endoscopy found duodenal ulcer was source of the pain, and MRI confirmed a hiatal hernia. About 90% of the stomach and a portion of lateral colon was above the diaphragm. The surgeon speculated it may have taken years for that much of the digestive tract to work through the hernia but there it was. I had been experiencing AF for several years. During the course of treatment I asked internists and cardiologist alike if they thought this condition could have been irritating the heart. I heard a faint "hmm..maybe" from one Dr. but no one else seemed to put much stock in my hypothesis. After viewing this video I feel vindicated.
And what happened with that hiatal hernia lol
Without a doubt, one of the main causes of ectopic heart beats is silent or laryngopharyngeal reflux. This is a form of reflux that does not cause the typical "heartburn"...it's more like a slow, persistent irritation. You really have two options. You can either go on a very low carbohydrate/keto diet (carbs being the main contributor to reflux) or start a course of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). H2 blockers or calcium/magnesium based antacids may not be sufficient to resolve the irritation initially. You can play around with the medications and/or diet after the irritation has resolved. This may take up to two weeks of 40mg per/day of PPI therapy. How will you know if your irritation has been resolved? Your ectopics will have been greatly improved and in some cases eliminated
It is very important to remember that the vagus nerve is located only 3 to 4 mm from the esophagus. If the esophagus is inflamed, so will your vagus nerve.
A lot of people say that stress is the main contributor to ectopics, but this is an indirect cause. The stress is exacerbating the reflux, which then causes the inflammation resulting in ectopics. People also use food for comfort during stressful events in their lives. So they blame the stress, when in fact it's really the the subsequent reflux.
You are a fantastic doctor. Thank you for all that you do...many times over. 🙏
This actually explains what I am going through now. I can feel that I have lesions in my stomach and in my oesophagus because of the difficulty in swallowing and the pain beneath my left rib cage but no reflux per se.
And to crown it all, I also have ectopic heartbeats which accelerate especially after a meal. Thanks for being such an eye opener.
same problem but 6 months ppi there are no result :(( my friend can you help if you have solved your problem?
I can’t tell you how much your videos have impacted my life. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
Saved me from a life on meds. I know more I don't need them. I started taking my first ever, one week ago. Not taking anymore and that one, is going as well.
Thank you so much, Very reassuring when GP’s don’t take the two symptoms (AFIB and GERD) seriously. The NHS needs to do much more research into this and relieve patients anxiety.
The more I listen to you the more you are right on point with my AF. I was diagnosed with AF 7 years ago which i also have reflux very bad and was put on Nexium for many years which seem to help but the older I got it seem not to help as much. I am about 50 pounds overweight and also have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have a CPAC machine but have a very hard time sleeping with it on. I also have Osteoarthritis in my back and have lots of inflammation which I have been going to a chiropractor which helped me tremendously. I started walking 7 to 10,000 steps a day, started eating properly, dropped about 7 pounds, and I can tell the difference in my AF. Instead of having it once a week, I did not have it for five weeks straight. I also have anxiety but do not take meds for it. Thank you so much for the knowledge that you have given so many. I am continue trying to watch all of your videos. I have learned from them.
I was diagnosed with AFIB in May and was basically told it is going to keep getting worse and I will have to get an ablation in the next year or two and there is nothing I can do to prevent it.
I am shocked at the lack of video's/studies such as this one with potential causes/solutions for AFIB.
I may end up just getting an ablation but I am going to do everything I can to try and come up with another solution.
I have posted in a AFIB forum that there also seems to be a connection between allergies/chest congestion and AFIB and many people agreed.
Might be something to consider doc!
Keep up the good work!
How are u now did u get the surgery?
I believe you are correct about the stomach and atrial fibrillation correlation. I have had afib for 15 years and it almost always is related to food intake or stress or both. Keep up the good work.
Me too!
I had the same experience. I had ablation but still eat long before bedtime and sleep on a wedge pillow.
I had an AF attack yesterday straight after I had my lunch (I no longer eat breakfast apart from a cup of tea) It was also a bit different - just 2 weeks after my last attack which is normally only around once a month. Also it only lasted 6 hours instead of the normal 24 hours plus. I saw an electrophysiologist 2 weeks ago who said I would benefit from ablation but told him I would like to put it off for 6 months so that I could get fit and lose the 20kg that I am overweight and see if that helped. I have never had reflux but do have sleep apnoea and have been on CPAP for 3 years and no longer drink any alcohol. The one hour on treadmill I have been doing religiously every day for the past 3 weeks has certainly helped and am slowly losing the weight .... WOOHOO!
From my experience heart and stomach very closely connected. I am so happy to hear you say this ! I get mild angina when stomach is bloated or I have indigestion. Then heart also seems to beat faster. When I control my stomach acidity, I have less bloating my energy is better and angina also disappears. Your videos are greatly appreciated. I enjoy your humble ( non patronizing) style ! Thank you.
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You have hit on something here!!
Dr. Gupta - you have been such a lifesaver for me! I have been trying to get my doctors to understand the difference in Vagul A-fib and other kinds of A-fib - but they don't seem to get it. YOU do! The triggers you mention - eating too soon after exercise, eating after 4 p.m., sleeping on my side instead of my back, etc. EXACTLY describe what happens to me. I am still struggling with what I can eat, since for some reason I can only eat foods that are extremely easy to digest (without triggering my A-fib), and I'd really like to get back to eating vegetables, etc. (I already don't eat meat). Still working on it. Your videos are a huge help!
Did your afib goes away after following your diet plan? It's been 2 years now .
@@thivagaran7912 It is MUCH more manageable now. I can go for several weeks without a problem (as long as I don't break my own rules.)
Also - this meditation helps reduce the stress when it does happen (or prevents it from happening). Good luck!
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This is exactly what happened to me. I was watching TV, my stomach was very full, I had coffee (decaf) and probably a 16 ounce bottle of water. My stomach was sloshing around, you could hear it. I laid down on the couch and immediately started getting palpitations. I started forcefully moving my stomach around to make it slosh (I was amused by the sounds) and immediately I knew something was wrong. The palpitations wouldn't stop, I freaked out and had a panic attack. Woke up my wife and had her take me to the ER, they said I was in AFIB RVR. I can't help but think if I hadn't laid down or forcefully sloshed my stomach around this would not have happened. When we pulled up to the ER doors I let out a massive belch. I immediately felt better, but needed meds to get back to NSR (took about 4 hours) but I was hyped up and scared so it took awhile to calm me down. 30 day heart monitor now, not a peep of AFIB.
Yep exactly same thing happened to me. It does it all the time always has since I was a kid however it happened one day it went on for 12 hours I am now having to get an Artial Ablation due to it hapening so ofted.
Interesting I’m 28 and ate a full meal after I didn’t think but kinda did a quick drop on couch on my back and got palpitations. I don’t know if that’s what cause the rvr or the afib in general because prior for 2 months I had felt off in and out but that night was the first time I went to er thinking it was an emergency ‼️
Curious if you guys are young or what age and if you have had these weird burps but not like air bubbles in throat .
After eating a large meal my AF starts up.
Mine too! I now eat small things throughout the day and it seems to help. No large mesls!
Yes portion control is very important also what types of foods greasy foods high protein foods like bacon and eggs will spark AFib heavy meals like that do you have to bury very much limit yourself to portion wise
had the worst 24 hours by eating a huge meal
how are you now? ı need help
Thought it was just me!
You are amazing and a wonderful and I wish more doctors cared as much as you. God bless
Anytime I ever remember going into AFIB (I am not in it now) my heart rate increases, my blood pressure goes way up BUT there is always something going on with my digestive tract right when I get AFIB. All the time. There has to be a connection between my gut and AFIB.
Thank you doctor! I have noticed the connection. Too full stomach initiates my A-fib. Often rythem resets with a burp.
I read a report in a medical journal about 40 years ago that experimentally showed, I think in dogs, that infusion of acid into the terminal oseophagus caused spasm of the left circumplex coronary artery . They thougt that this may be the explanation for angina and GERD . Also, relief of angina with eructation. Probably , the
Mechanism for A.F. in hyperacidity, you said is stimulation of the Vagus nerve. As you know, vagal stimulation shortens the atrial refactory period and precipitates the A.F.
The gastro- cardiac connection seems interesting. Thank you.
Dr Gupta, thank you very much for sharing your specialist knowledge as a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist with Afib patients like me on RUclips. I have found it very informative, instructive and helpful!
You're always so good!!! Clear. Thorough. Understandable. And not too hard to look at, either!!
Thank you Doctor, I try to drink water more frequently even at night and got my Gerd better..and the most important is don't stress. Pray more, sin less...May God heal us ..
I’m so happy that I’ve found your videos.....I just wish I would’ve found you BEFORE my 3 heart ablations.
I am learning so much from your wonderful God given knowledge. As of right now, after my 3rd procedure, so far I’m doing much better EVEN after getting off of one of my arrhythmia meds (flecanide). Anyway....thank you for your informative videos.
I had afib first in September 2015 and again in November 2019. A friend advised me to do Pranayama just to see if it alleviates my afib-related trauma. I started practicing pranayama regularly since 2015 and now i believe it did help minimize the frequency of the occurrence of afib. I suffer from GERD and experience extrasystoles frequently. I discovered that when i do deep breathing exercises, i can keep the ectopics under check. In both the instances of my afib episodes, afib started with skipped heartbeats. It is all circumstantial but i am nearly 100 percent certain that deep breathing (pranayama) helps alleviate my afib problem by keeping the extrasystoles under check because these directly trigger afib, at least in my case. GERD can also be kept under check using antacids or PPI drugs but i believe it's not an advisable course of action. The problem with antacids or PPI is that GERD can get out of hand, if the patient constantly resorts to these tablets. My advice, therefore, is afib can be best addressed by Pranayama.
Thanks for another great video. It matches my personal experience.
I've triggered both single PACs and single and couplet PVCs from yawning, straining and belching, all confirmed by ECG. I also triggered what I believe was vagally-mediated atrial fibrillation for two minutes -- no ECG but it was a wildly irregular irregularity -- by drinking a large amount of ice cold water. I'm also a longtime GERD sufferer, although it's been much improved from sleeping upright.
So for me, it's seems quite certain that there's more going on between the nerves and the heart than many know. :)
The doctor can suggest an alkalizing diet also instead of giving PPI drugs. Such as lemon water in the morning and more. Thanks for your information presented here. You make a difference because you are open minded and utilize your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and neurology.
Possibly confirms what I thought but wasn't sure was possible. I know what to ask my doctor now. Learned a lot from you in 10 minutes, TIME WELL SPENT! Thank you for the research.
dr gupta ! thank you when i listen to you ! you lower my blood pressure ! also you take my fear away !
You're really a lifesaver right now as I'm going through some health issues that I'm trying to figure out. I'm waiting on my 30 day heart monitor. Thank again!
I have learned more from Dr. Gupta about my Afib from watching his videos, then I have from my own cardiologist!!!! My doctor tells me the bare minimum and I have turned to the Internet to learn more about managing my issue.
I found this segment very interesting, because I often think because I have paroxysmal a-fib, that I shouldn't have caffeine. I have found that for me, if I have a coffee in the morning, and one in the early afternoon, I feel at my best. If I have any more, or also add a caffeinated soda, I do not feel good, and may even get light-headed. I appreciate that you said everyone was different. I also that energy drinks are a no-no. I believe that they harm everyone. I have recently discovered your videos and I have learned so much about the heart from you. I had a cabage×3 when I was 58. I have had a-fib since. I am now 68, and the a-fib is getting worse. Thanks for all you do !
wat an informative video man...i thought so...i suffer frm hiatal hernia nd palpatations whn i eat nd guess docs dnt knw nothing abt it....neverthless this is an excellent video...
did you try to take operation for hiatal hernia i will have soon endoscopy too to check for hiatal hernia becouse i had acid reflux for years and gerd now i think have HH and it press other organs in stomach and diaphragm and cause heart skipping beats i have these now daily for months and its disturbing cant normal it affects my life and work and become more anxious but even if im calm at night and relaxed i have missed beats 4 or more in minute its so bad drive me crazy i think hiatal hernia or something irritate some heart impulse or vagus nerv,do you have those heart skipping beats its like normal heart rate only heart would stop for second then normal beats again?
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Hi Dr Gupta how refreshing to listen to a doctor who has the time to explain to people with these heart problems.I have just seen a cardiologist who has confirmed I have a fib and I need to start taking anticoagulants. I had an ablation 16 years ago for Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome and have been symptom free until now.I am 69 and am very over weight 14 stone ,don’t drink or smoke and walk every day.Apparently if you have had WPW you can be more susceptible to getting atrial fibrillation.I had palpitations for 6 hours and it was recorded that I had atrial fibrillation.I was put on. beta blockers and sent on my merry way.when I tried to come of the beta blockers the palpitations would come back so payed to see a cardiologist who confirmed from the ECG that was taken at my surgery that I in fact have a fib .what I found interesting that you mentioned the connection between heart and stomach although I do not suffer from indigestion or stomach problems but I do get a sensation in my stomach before the palps start but I have learnt to hold and breath gentle to stop them from going off I learnt this when I had WPW
That’s the only way I can explain what I feel in my stomach.I am going to try and lose the weight because I think it is a big factor in my case although the a fib is controlled at the moment with the beta blockers I would like to come off the anticoagulants
Like every one else you are an amazing doctor with I would image a lovely bed side manner it was so easy to listen to you
Thanq Dr.Gupta for the full information about heart n its realated problems. Its highly useful to the normal people to be cautious in their diets n maintaining good health..
Beautifully explained with clarity, in supportive nature for the humanity.
U really dont know how many people r taking advantage of ur
addresing by ur passing useful data from ur heart.Thanq with prayers.r.
Very informative and practical. I have my valve replacement 10 years before. I am having afib when I am having acidity problem but my doctor ignore this fact and he only tells afib is happening bcoz of my heart.
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Doctor, You have no idea, how much this information has helped me understand some things. I have paroxsymal AFIB and have noticed a heightened incidence after eating a large meal. I am ~< average weight for my height and have no other underlying conditions except Generalized Anxiety Disorder, significant Cervical Arthritis and more recently a slightly elevated BP. Non-drinker, Non-smoker, and better than average exercise for my 68 years. You commented on the Vagus Nerve interference and I wondered if you would feel that Cervical Arthritis could play enough part to cause AFIB or even Heart Stoppage in some patients. I have had a few Heart Attack like symptoms but in immediate testing, the Troponin levels were non-existent, Just looking for an opinion, not a diagnosis. Love your channel. Thank you for what you do! Phil from Massachusetts USA
I have AF and take Dabigatran and Angitil along with 4mgCandesartan it is well controlled though the main agitator is Stress I also used to get quite a lot of gastric probes. When ever I do I take a drink of lemon water made with fresh lemon. I was amazed this worked because I always thought of lemon as acid. I don't know how it stops my regurgitation and heart burn but it never fails. All I can think is that it's treating like with like - it stops within five to ten minutes. Friends who have similar problems were also amazed that the lemon water stopped their acid reflux too.
Cal wat. It is acid and as we age we need MORE acid. Apple Cider vinegar works for me. VERY DILUTED. But it works. I might try lime juice since we have a lime tree! Thanks for this info. Limes taste so much better than ACV!
Excellent talk! I wish all cardiologists had your insight and intuition. Unfortunately here in the U.S. it's all about the money. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom in a way that lay people can understand it. All doctors should take the time to do this with their patients.
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Question - Does the GERD irritate the heart OR does the GERD and indigestion have an influence on vagal tone making this another example of vagal A-Fib?
Thank you so much for all of the research you put into these!! Really I cannot that you enough. You are my hero!!
When Andy Wakefield mentioned the link between autism and gut health he was tarred and feathered before subsequent researchers found exactly the same thing and more... Hope the medical community don't do the same thing to you. 😶
The vagus nerve runs from the heart to the stomach, I have a deceased retired MD uncle at the age of 93 explain the symptomatic relationship of the stomach and the heart described a vegu - vegu response. This was recognized by the old school physicians prior to current technology. The nerve actually runs from the central nervous system to the brain to the heart and then to the stomach. There are some who hypothesize the a-fib is due to a spinal disorder. Just my uneducated input for thought.
Did he say how to fix it man???
thank you for your time. and this video.
I have noticed that if I eat too many carbs in one meal or if I eat too heavy of a meal that I will very shortly thereafter get AFib palpitations. Also extremely hot weather seems to bring it on
This is brilliant. I have paroxysmal A.F.and Left sided heart failure. I've suspected for some time that there is a link between my stomach and episodes of A.F..I decided to track my episodes of A.F..Prior to every episode I'd overeaten.When I lost a significant amount of weight the episodes of A.F.were quite rare .I've cut my portion sizes down to less than half now .I was having the occasional binge but after listening to you I will certainly never do it again .Many Thanks for putting my mind at rest .
No question. When the stomach is full or upset it brings it on. In my case, it generally happens when I lay down, which shifts the stomach a bit, and then I have to sit up to stop it. If it's in combination with anxiety about some problem then it's worse. I figured that out way before I saw your video or anything about it.
Same. If I sleep on a full stomach I'll have a palp every 30 seconds and if I sit up it stops
How you cure this please share i had same symptoms
I have same symptoms i cant find how to cure this
This explains everything this man is a genius! God Bless you Dr. Gupta!
Thank you so much for these, it is so helpful and informative. You are the best!
First, Dr Gupta thankyou for your compassion and making your clear explanations and thoughts available to us all =)
- Wee tip, I find that plain SODA WATER really helps acid reflux settle down very quickly.
I am not at all surprised that in spite of the lack of research into heart-stomach interaction that you, being curious and insiteful have found links and suggestions that there is indeed a connection. You show that it makes sense!
More and more doctors seem to be coming around to a more holistic approach to their medical practice and accepting that every organ in our bodies, our nervous systems and our mental and spiritual well being are all inextricably interdependent.
It keeps coming back to treating ourselves a whole lot better all over, in every way.
Thankyou for putting my mind at rest. I am not nearly so scared now!
So, as always I'll try starting with baby steps so as not to become overwhelmed and give up too soon.
Organic wine to avoid the sulphites. (And cut down too) No fizzy sweetened drinks. Magnesium suppliment. Mindful of improving Vitamin C intake. Prayer, mindfulness and simple meditation to calm the stress and anxiety. Getting out for fresh air and walks =) Heaps more hugs and time with my loved ones. Kindness and love to those I pass every day. Organic fresh food where possible.
And keeping up to date with your latest findings and suggestions Dr Gupta and with the very very helpful input from all who comment here =)
Wonderful! Dr Gupta you have made my day. I'm a GP and get lots of patients with this problem. I have often tried to calm nerves and talk a lot about finding out triggers. But I've never tried to make this amazing connection. I recently had some bout of palpitations and related it to what I ate and skipped the trigger and voila! Thanks so much for your insight.
I am waiting for my surgery time while watching this... thank you so much sir for answering my questions.. GERD ruin my life.. the life of 5,000 people in my group too, you know that feeling whenever heartburn strikes or your heart jumpin like theres a fish inside your chest it really scares me a lot. Pvc's , angina, stomach beating and of course that globus sensation in your throat omg this disease made my life miserable... but im a fighter i know i am.. because other than gerd i have asthma, allergies, chronic backpain and gallstone! being 35 Female im too early for these!! but glad i found this channel of you sir and now my mental health is getting better.
Hey , how are you now ?
i hope all is well......
Very true Doctor im a vegan and so far so good i have anxiety palpitation gerd in time i will be heal thank you for your information
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Your videos have been extremely helpful and informative to try and determine the triggers of my afib. I believe that I have vagal afib as it seems that reducing the triggers, i.e. spicy food, alcohol, eating smaller meals, etc has reduced the occurrence.
I have a final already. When I get bloated its impact on the heart is a lot more.when I have massage like pressing on the right and left sides, I get relief from bloating. My heart feels better!
This was very helpful. I was recently thinking that my afib was related to my overeating habit. Just yesterday I was enormously bloated and that brought about a reoccurrence of afib. Btw I've just this week weened myself off beta blockers without consulting my doctor
Thankyou Sanjay for a thoroughly interesting and informative post l suffer from paroxsymal afib plus svt and have noticed throughout the years a correlation between stomach bloating /acid reflux and symptoms..
I love listening to you, always so reassuring and helpful and your voice is soothing. Thank you.
I would like to see more research on Magnesium and AFib, also the Walter Kempner rice diet (which seems to work really well for some people).
Magnesium oxide 400 mg at bedtime without fail is needed....keeps irritation down and good for the peripheral vascular system. I'm an NP who suffers paroxysmal afib triggered by stress, which in turn, is often triggered by the gut, acid reflux. Mag oxide is a must!
Thank You Sanjay! Great information. Please continue to share this information as it's helping me to find better solutions to treat my condition!
I’m 78 now but my Afib started about 3 years ago, I am not over weight, 5’11” and 155 lbs, over the years my Afib comes and goes sometimes very short episodes sometimes hours. I usually know when it is happening I get light headed and a little dizzy, usually within a short time after eating or bending over and standing up or going up and down stairs or exercise. Unfortunately it’s not like a light switch either on or off. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it does not. I am slated for the ablation procedure next month, will see if that helps.
Very informative. And helpful. Love the simple explanation.
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Thank you for the video! I have been wondering about this potential connection for a while, great things to think about!
Thank you for this. I did smile at "triggle", such slips are endearing to me.
In my opinion the gut connection goes a step further. Instead of looking for gurd connection, look for the connection with gurd and the microbiome then back to aFib. In my opinion evolving research in the microbiome is unlocking many doors. Time again plant based whole food diets prove most effective in heart conditions, it is also known that such a diet considerably alters the makeup of the microbiome, this is where I think the gut connection is, with our symbiotic friends in the gut
Thanks, Dr. Gupta. You're wonderful!
Thank you so much, I’ve always said there was a connection because every time I had stomach issues or if I ate poorly my blood pressure was sky high
What a lovely person you are. Thank you. This is so helpful. I have new AFib and old GERD with hiatus hernia. So much helpful advice.
i have daily skipped heart beats,had for years acid reflux and gerd and will check for hiatal hernia did you try to operate this hiatal hernia becouse my doctor said it can cause all this mess with heart skipping beats while it supress other organs in stomach and diaphragm and that triggers anxiety and in end can cause AF,thats why i will have appointment with GI doc for hiatal hernia and if i have HH will do Laparoscopy operation,did you ask your doctor is it solution for you to have Laparoscopy?
@@addmee333 Each time I begged a doctor to prescribe this operation, I was given lots of reasons not to. And any surgery can bring on blood clots. You can lower your stomach below the opening in the diaphragm. Look at pictures of how it's set up. Then, after breathing in, press your fist or thumb into the front of the bottom of your rib cage, and then down. Even if it bruises a bit, it's worth it. To prepare, start eating more (balanced) meals more often so that the meals can be smaller and the stomach can reduce in size. I take the beta blocker 4 hours before bedtime. Then at bedtime I chew 2 extra strength Gaviscon foaming tablets (the ones with no aluminum). It all works okay. No fried food for supper, but breakfast or lunch are okay for fried food if not too much.
@@facilitator170 will try becouse i have feeling my stomach press heart and lungs and cause ectopic beats,breathless,and even if i eat small portion it feels like i ate a stone,this fullness of stomach make all worse,indigestion,anxitey and panick attacks goes to the roof,and now im lost a lot of weight in 2 months more then 10kg,but steal feel them every day,only when i go for brisk walking or do something gets better but when sitting and relaxing then start all over again