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Q&A: Can untreated reflux cause heart palpitations?

October 02, 2008

A reader wants to know if heart palpitations can be caused by untreated acid reflux. Dr. Mitchell Hecht says that though reflux itself is not a cause, palpitations can be caused by many of the things that also cause heartburn, such as caffeine, stress, nicotine, and medications. Hecht recommends treatment with acid blockers like AcipHex, Nexium, and Protonix for reflux and says that palpitations are usually not a serious health concern. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Sleeping and Menopause

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Caffeine is a drug. Coffee contains caffeine, and about 90% of Americans drink coffee, many of them... Read more »

Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...pregnancy. Gone is the morning cup of coffee filled with caffeine, the glass of wine with dinner... Read more »

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...bedlying on one's left side at nightavoiding caffeine, chocolate and peppermintseating... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...begin to exercise; avoid fatty or greasy foods; avoid caffeine; take an over-the-counter... Read more »

Mix with Care

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...many of these bottled or canned sodas also contain caffeine, another known cause of heartburn,... Read more »

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Health Guide

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

...been reported to cause GERD symptoms include citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, tea, soda (drinks with caffeine), fried or fatty foods, garlic, onions, mint flavoring, spicy food, and tomato-rich... Read more »

Heartburn

...your doctor. First, avoid foods and beverages that can trigger reflux, such as: Alcohol Caffeine, carbonated beverages Chocolate Citrus fruits and juices Tomatoes and... Read more »

The First 48 Hours: Insomnia

...eating a heavy meal too close to bedtime. Bloating, gas and heartburn can disturb your sleep. Avoid caffeine. It's a stimulant, which is why we drink it in the morning to wake us up and get us... Read more »

Indigestion

...or by overeating. Some people may find that spicy foods, high-fiber foods, fatty foods, or too much caffeine can all make this problem worse. Symptoms may be worsened by anxiety and depression. ... Read more »

Heartburn prevention

...prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. These include alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, tomato sauces,... Read more »

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Medications

Aminophylline Rect Precautions and Side Effects

...Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas) or eating... Read more »

Alkets Oral Dosage and Storage

...limiting alcohol, and diet changes (e.g., avoiding caffeine/certain spices) may help to reduce... Read more »

Fiorinal Oral Precautions and Side Effects

This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Aspirin helps to decrease the pain... Read more »

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Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux

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By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »

Freezing Away Cancer

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BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many people think of heartburn as something that's slightly uncomfortable. But for some people, it can... Read summary »

Caffeine and Exercise Combo may Prevent Skin Cancer

August 07, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may want to add a cup of coffee to your workout -- it could rev up your skin cancer protection. New research from Rutgers... Read summary »

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