- Male
- 24 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm Aryan, age 24, and I've noticed that my heart rate goes up after I eat, usually below 90. Normally, my resting heart rate is between 65 and 72, but it climbs to 90 post-meal. I've had both an ECG and an echo, and everything turned out normal, but I'm still pretty anxious about it. Do you think I should see a gastroenterologist?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A heart rate increase after a meal, especially up to around 90 beats per minute, can be normal as your body works to digest food. Given that your ECG and echo are normal, it is less likely to be a heart-related issue. If you are experiencing significant anxiety about this, or if you have other gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, discomfort, or indigestion, it might be helpful to consult a gastroenterologist. They can evaluate if there's a digestive-related cause for your symptoms and provide reassurance or treatment as needed.
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Consult a Cardiologist
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Understanding Post-Meal Heart Rate Increase
- It's normal for heart rate to rise after eating due to increased blood flow for digestion.
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Common Causes
- Factors include meal size, food type, and digestion-related blood flow changes.
- Less common causes: postprandial hypotension or autonomic responses.
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Relevance of Normal ECG and Echocardiogram
- Normal results indicate good heart health, which is reassuring.
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When to Consider Seeing a Gastroenterologist
- Consider if experiencing digestive symptoms or discomfort.
- Monitor symptoms and discuss with a primary care physician first.
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Managing Anxiety Related to Heart Rate Changes
- Practice relaxation techniques and focus on normal test results.
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Next Steps and Recommendations
- Track symptoms, consider lifestyle modifications, and consult a doctor if concerns persist.
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