Potential Medical Reasons for Your Symptoms Fast Heartbeat After Eating: This is a common experience called postprandial tachycardia. It can be caused by the body redirecting blood flow to the digestive system, which can increase the heart rate. Certain foods, like those high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, sodium, caffeine, or spicy ingredients, can also trigger palpitations. In some cases, it can be related to underlying conditions like low blood sugar, high blood pressure, or a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
Feeling of Heartbeat in Other Parts of the Body: The sensation of your heartbeat in your head, chin, or “third eye” area can be related to heightened awareness of your pulse. This can be caused by various factors, including anxiety, stress, or a rapid heart rate.
Choking Sensation and Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia): This is a serious symptom that needs immediate medical evaluation. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus can cause irritation, a feeling of a lump in the throat, and difficulty swallowing.
Neurological disorders: Conditions that affect the nervous system, like a stroke or Parkinson’s disease, can impair the muscles used for swallowing.
Structural issues: A blockage or narrowing in the throat or esophagus. Bulge in the Chin Area: This could be related to swollen lymph nodes, a salivary gland issue, or other underlying conditions.
Tooth Pain and its Connection to the Heart: There is a known link between dental health and heart health. Infections in the mouth, like a tooth abscess, can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream and potentially affect the heart. In some cases, severe tooth pain, especially on the left side, can be a symptom of a heart attack, as the pain can radiate from the chest to the jaw.
General Information from an Ayurvedic Perspective In Ayurveda, a fast heartbeat and related symptoms are often associated with an imbalance of the Vata and Pitta doshas. Vata Dosha: Vata governs movement in the body, including the circulation of blood and the nervous system. An aggravated Vata can lead to feelings of anxiety, palpitations, and irregular movements, like the sensation of your heart beating in different parts of your body. Pitta Dosha: Pitta governs digestion and metabolism. An imbalanced Pitta can lead to excessive heat and acidity, which can manifest as a fast heartbeat, especially after a meal. Ayurvedic Recommendations (for general wellness, to be used in conjunction with medical advice): Dietary Adjustments: Avoid Vata and Pitta-aggravating foods: This includes spicy, fried, and processed foods, as well as excessive caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugars. Favor grounding and soothing foods: Focus on warm, cooked, and easy-to-digest foods like soups, stews, and porridges. Incorporate healthy fats like ghee. Eat at regular times: Irregular eating habits can disrupt the digestive fire (Agni) and contribute to doshic imbalances. Lifestyle Practices: Stress Management: Practices like meditation, yoga, and deep breathing (Pranayama) can help calm the nervous system and reduce stress, which can be a major factor in palpitations. Regular Routine: Maintaining a consistent daily routine for eating, sleeping, and waking can help balance the doshas. Gentle Exercise: Activities like walking and gentle yoga can improve circulation and reduce stress without over-exerting the body. Treatment Tab arjuna 1 tab 2 times after food Tab brahmi -1 tab 2 times after food
HELLO RAJ KUMARI,
I hear your concern. The symptoms you describe- fast heartbeat , choking feeling while lying down, difficulty swallowing saliva, bulge- like sensation, tooth pain, and palpitations, worsening after food- need urgent evaluation by a cardiologist and ENT to rule out heart rhythm issues, thyroid enlargement, reflux, or other condition. please do not delay medical check up, especially since this has been going on for 2+ years
POSSIBLE AYURVEDIC VIEW -palpitations, choking , restlessness-> often linked to vata-pitta imbalance -symptoms after eating- suggests weak digestion, acid reflux -tooth/jaw/neck sensation= can also be related to vata disturbance and stress
DIET AND LIFESTYLE -avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, spicy, fried and heavy food -take warm, light, easily digestible mals -eat small meals, dont low down immediately after meals -maintain regular sleep, avoid late nights -practice gentle pranayam anulom vilom, bhramari for calming heart and nerves
SIMPLE REMEDIES
1) ARJUNA POWDER= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily =excellent for heart support
2) PRAVAL PISHTI= 125 mg with honey twice daily =for palpitations and pitta balance
3) TRIPHALA= 1 tsp with warm water at night = for digestive and detox
4) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk twice daily =nerve strengthening and reduce anxiety
5) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night =to calm vata and reduce anxiey
DAILY PRACTICES
-Oil massage with warm sesame oil on chest and neck area -shirodhara if accessible for nervous system calming
IMPORTANT Since you have choking sensation and difficulty swallowing dont rely only on this visit Cardiologist, ENT, soon to rule out serious issues
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Start with Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Arjun ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water
Your symptoms suggest a mix of physical and possibly emotional factors affecting your well-being. Analyzing them through Ayurveda, the fast heart rate might be related to an imbalance in the Vata dosha, which governs movement and is responsible for fast-paced bodily functions like heart rate. Vata tends to get aggravated by irregular eating habits, stress, cold, and dry environments.
To start with, try to create a regular eating schedule, choosing warm, fresh, and easily digestible foods. Consider meals that soothe Vata like cooked vegetables, warm grains such as rice or oats, and sweet, salty, and sour tastes. Avoid cold, raw, and dry foods that may stimulate Vata further.
Drink warm water, or sip on herbal teas like ginger or tulsi, through the day to support digestion and maintain warmth. Chewing on a piece of ginger with a pinch of rock salt before meals can help enhance agni (digestive fire), potentially calming heart after meals.
For the choking sensation and difficulty swallowing, check your posture during sleep; elevating your head slightly may alleviate this. Practicing deep, slow breathing, especially before bed, can aid relaxation of both throat and chest.
To reduce Vata-related anxiety that might be behind the palpitations and sensations in your head, consider grounding practices like Abhyanga (self-massage) with warm sesame oil. A gentle massage on neck and face can offer relief, potentially easing muscle tension contributing to the sensation in your chin and teeth.
However these thoughts can only substitute immediate medical attention if needed. It’s crucial to verify there’s no underlying medical cause requiring allopathic intervention for symptoms especially choking at night or tooth pain. Always consult a healthcare professional directly if symptoms persist or intensify.
The sensations you’re describing—including the fast heart rate, the feeling of choking, and the location-based palpitations—could potentially indicate an imbalance in the vata dosha, which governs movements and rhythm throughout the body. Eating can stimulate digestion, and if vata is not settled, it might lead to increased heart palpitations post-meal. Always consider visiting a healthcare professional for advice, as some symptoms can indicate conditions needing immediate attention.
In terms of Ayurveda, you may benefit from grounding your vata. Begin by maintaining a warm, consistent eating schedule, sticking to a balanced routine without skips in meals. Avoid very cold, dry, or raw foods which might aggravate vata and opt for warm, cooked meals, seasoned with spices like ginger and cumin to aid in digestion and calm your agni.
In managing the choking sensation, and the postural issues with saliva while sleeping, consider sleeping on your side with an elevated head, using a comfortable pillow. Gentle nasya therapy can be helpful as well. Administer 1-2 drops of warm sesame oil in each nostril every morning to promote the circulation of prana and support healthy respiratory activity.
The bulge and pain might indicate local inflammation or imbalance. Applying a warm paste of turmeric and water externally to the affected area might offer relief. Remember to keep your body hydrated, but sip warm water throughout the day rather than cold—it balances vata and pitta.
Blend your mornings with a grounding practice such as gentle yoga or pranayama to help stabilize your energy channels or nadis. Anulom Vilom can be beneficial here, encouraging harmonic energy flow. Ensure any dental issues are assessed by professional for timely care.
HELLO RAJ KUMARI,
You are experiencing -Fast heartbeat (palpitations) all day, worse after meals -choking sensation at night while lying down, difficult swallowing saliva -heaviness/ bulge in chin area and tooth pain left side -feeling heartbeat in unusual places like between eyebrows or chin
In modern medicine, these can happen due to -Acid reflux (GERD)= stomach acid rises after food, irritates throat-> choking, tooth pain, bulging sensation -cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beat)- heart misfires, creates pounding feeling -anxiety/stress with vata imbalance= exaggerates heartbeat sensation -Kapha congestion in throat/jaw area= explains heaviness/buldge
VATA AGGRAVATION= restlessness, palpitations, disturbed sleep PITTA AGGRAVATION= acid reflux, burning, choking KAPHA IMBALANCE= heaviness in throat/jaw sluggish digestion
So your case is a vata-pitta disorder with kapha involvement
TREATMENT GOALS -Calm the heart rhythm and nervous system vata shamana -control reflux and heat pitta shamana -clear throat/kapha congestion -Strengthen heart muscle -improve digestion = reduce post meal palpitations -reduce anxiety and improve sleep
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) ARJUNA KSSHEERPAKA= Arjuna bark boiled in milk = 75 ml daily twice for 3 months =strengthens heart, stabilises heartbeat
2) MUKTA PISHTI= 125mg twice daily with rose water for 2 months =cooling, calming palpitations, reduces anxiety
3) BRAHMI VATI = 1 tab twice daily for 2 months =calms mind, reduces vata, helps sleep
4) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night for 6 weeks =reieves acidity, prevents reflux
EXTERNALLY
NASYA= 2 drops of Anu taila in each nostril daily morning
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -Regular routine= fixed sleep and meal timings -early dinner by 7-8 pm to avoid reflux at night -elevate head end pf bed slightly.= prevents choking -avoid excessive talking after meals give digestion some rest -daily massage + warm bath to balance vata
YOGA ASANAS -vajrasana= after meals, improve digestion -setu badhasana= bridge pose, strengthens chest -Shavasana= deep relaxation
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances energy, calms heart -bhramari= reduces palpitations, anxiety
MEDITATION -mental calmness
DIET -warm, soft, easily digestible foods= moong dal khichdi,steamed vegetables, fennel -cow’s ghee in small quantity= calms vata and pitta -Coraidner or cumin water for digestion
AVOID -Spicy, oily ,fried food -excess tea, coffe, alcohol -late night heavy meals
HOME REMEDIES -1 warm soft, easily digestible food= moong dal khichdi, steamed vegetables, gourds, pumpkin, cardamon, rice, fennel -cardamom + fennel seeds tea after a palpitation -Licroce and fennel seeds tea throat irritation
-Your condition is not uncommon- many people get palpitations, after food due to combined digestive and nerves daily
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
During heart palpitations have you checked how much your heartbeat is?? Due you feels anxious during that time?? Do you have H/o smoking/alcohol consumption?? Any chest pain/ jaw pain during that episode?? Any H/o past illness
