what can cause a fast heart beat right after i eat?

Question

I take my time eating this usually happens right after i eat a meal should i be worried.

Answer 1

Have you noticed it related to a high carbohydrate meal? This is what I wrote to someone before who's pulse rose after eating a couple bowls of cereal:

"I will explain this as best I can. I am a first year medical student so I can't assume to be an expert but I will tell you what I have researched. Please read this all because it could be important.

A large amount of sugar in your diet (sugar, cake, etc.) will be absorbed into your bloodstream and cause your pancreas to dump a lot of insulin. In your case, your body may be releasing too much insulin. Insulin helps get the sugar out of your blood and into the cells of your body. In this case, a large amount of insulin could actually cause so much of that sugar to enter your cells that there isn't enough left in the blood. The brain is very sensitive to sugar levels in the blood. If the brain notices low sugar it sends out hormones that cause your body to release more sugar into your bloodstream. One of the hormones controls the release of is called cortisol. Cortisol causes a different organ in your body (adrenal glands) to release something called epinephrine, or what you know is called adrenaline. Adrenaline causes your liver to produce and release sugar into your bloodstream. Adrenaline also causes the heart to beat much faster.

Now I have to ask you some questions. Do you ever feel: nervousness, perspiration, shakiness, dizziness, light-headedness, sleepiness, confusion, difficulty speaking, and feeling anxious or weak? Do you feel any of these at the same time that your heart rate increases?

These are signs of hypoglycemia (just means low blood sugar). Low blood sugar can be very serious if allowed to get too low. A person can actually go into a coma. This is seen in people who have diabetes and take too much of their insulin and do not eat enough sugar. They can act confused and even appear a little intoxicated.
If you seem to experience these symptoms I suggest you go to this website: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/hy... and also call your doctor for an appointment. Don't freak out, it is quite manageable and not at all uncommon.

It could be that your body is producing too much insulin or that your body just seems very sensitive to insulin or sensitive to adrenaline.

If you have hypoglycemia it is the "reactive" form and not the "fasting" form (which can be very bad).

If you releasing too much insulin, you could have hyperinsulinemia. In your case "reactive hyperinsulinemia". This is sometimes seen in people who have insulin resistance or also diabetes mellitus. I suggest that you look into the symptoms of diabetes. The typical symptoms are increased thirst and frequent urination. If you have these symptoms as well you should definitely go see a doctor. Again, nothing to freak out about but very important to get treated. Here is a site on diabetes.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-2-...

Again, this could mean nothing, but I do believe that you should schedule an appointment with a doctor. It is common for a medical school student to make a mountain out of a molehill. Only a doctor can tell you for sure.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Depends how fast the heart rate is. You have to realize the body is requiring energy to digest your food. That energy requires the heart to pump blood faster, thus increasing the heart rate.

It could also be what you're eating since some foods laden with caffeine, for example, can cause a faster heartrate.

Answer 4

An allergic reaction. You had an allergic or slightly toxic reaction to somthing you ate within the hour. Elevated heart beat is the first indication of non-extreme allergy reaction, you can acctualy self test for food allergies using a strict regimine of recording your heart beat after every time you eat.
Could probably be wheat, peanuts, sea food, GMO corn, dairy, eggs, red meat, strawberries, gluten, by products in cheap chocolate, OR one of the endless ingredients in somthing with a long list like dorritos etc like MSG.
Good luck.

Answer 5

There are different treatments depending on how fast the heart rate is, if the heart rate is between 100 and 120, then I would suggest you see your doctor and have them check you over to ensure everything is fine. A heart rate greater than 120 can be a sign of a few problems, sometime in young female this heart rate could be a problem with the thyroid levels. It could be something were call PSVT Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a rapid heart rate , which occurs from time to time (paroxysmal). PSVT starts with events taking place above the ventricles. Normally, the chambers of the heart (atria and ventricles) contract in a coordinated manner. The contractions are caused by an electrical signal that begins in the sinoatrial node (also called the sinus node or SA node). The signal is conducted through the atria (the upper heart chambers) and stimulates the atria to contract. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) can be initiated in the SA node; in the atria or the atrial conduction pathways; or in the AV node. It occurs most often in young people and infants. Risks include smoking, caffeine , alcohol use , and illicit drug use. PSVT can occur with digitalis toxicity . It can be a form of a re-entry tachycardia (an electrical current is caught in a reentrant loop, excessively stimulating the heart), as in the case of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome . Symptoms: * Palpitations (a sensation of feeling the heart beat) * Rapid pulse * Anxiety , feeling of impending doom * Shortness of breath * Chest tightness Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: * Fainting * Dizziness Note: Symptoms may start and stop suddenly, and can last for a few minutes or several hours. A PSVT lasting more than 50% of the day is considered an incessant PSVT. Signs and tests: An examination during a PSVT episode detects a rapid heart rate. The heart rate may be 150 to 250 beats per minute (bpm) (in children the heart rate tends to be very high). There may be signs of poor perfusion (blood circulation) such as light-headedness. Between episodes of PSVT, the heart rate is normal (60 to 100 bpm). * An ECG during symptoms shows PSVT. * Because of the sporadic nature of the PSVT, its diagnosis may require continuous ambulatory monitoring. The most common is the 24-hour Holter monitoring . For longer recording periods, a "loop recorder" (with computer memory) is used. * An electrophysiology study (EPS) is often necessary for an accurate diagnosis, and to recommend the best treatment. PSVT can occur with few or no symptoms, and may not require treatment. If symptoms occur or there are underlying cardiac disorders, treatment may be necessary. People having an episode of PSVT can try to interrupt the episode with a Valsalva maneuver. This consists of holding the breath and straining (pushing with the abdomen as if to provoke a bowel movement) or coughing while sitting with the upper body bent forward. Splashing ice water on the face has been reported by some people as helpful. Persons having an episode of PSVT may be offered therapy to interrupt the arrhythmia and convert it to a normal sinus rhythm. In the emergency room, a health care provider may massage the carotid arteries in the neck in an attempt to interrupt the arrhythmia. Caution -- do not try this at home! This technique can cause severe slowing of the heart rate. Electrical cardioversion ( shock ) is successful in conversion of PSVT to a normal sinus rhythm in many cases. Another way to rapidly convert a PSVT is to administer intravenous medications, including adenosine and verapamil. Other medications may be used, such as procainamide, beta-blockers, and propafenone. Aside from treating isolated episodes of PSVT, some patients may require a long-term or definitive treatment of the PVST which is directed toward the prevention or complete eradication of further episodes or arrhythmia. Such long-term treatment includes: * Daily medications -- such as propafenone, flecainide, moricizine, sotalol, and amiodarone. * Radiofrequency catheter ablation -- currently the treatment of choice for most PSVT's. * Surgical modification of the electrical conduction pathway (the pathways in the heart that conduct the impulse to contract) -- this may be recommended in some cases when other heart surgery for other reasons is also indicated. * Pacemakers -- very occasionally used in children with PSVT who have not responded to any other treatment. The pacemaker is designed to interrupt (override) the tachycardia . Expectations (prognosis): PSVT is generally not life-threatening, unless other cardiac disorders are present. Complications: * Increased risk of heart failure Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if: * You often have a sensation of excessive palpitations and symptoms do not end spontaneously in a few minutes. * You have a history of PSVT and an episode does not resolve with Valsalva maneuver, or if other symptoms accompany the rapid heart rate. * Symptoms recur frequently, or new symptoms develop.

Answer 6

Dont worry as long as its beating fast or normal Be happy that it is STILL beating.

Answer 7

I would really look into this if I were you. You may have an insulin-related or digestive problem going on. Make an appointment with your doctor.

Answer 8

can be so many things...

caffeine... like in tea, coffee, or cola drinks...

spicy food can also be a reason...

eating hurriedly and hot food can also cause fast heart

Answer 9

Are you driking caffeinated products such as soda, coffee, ect..

Answer 10

I"m sure it's nothing