What causes rapid heart rate after having food?
Patient: For the last couple of weeks, i have been getting full fast from eating, and shortly after I feel my heart rate speed up and i feel yuck. After a while it passes and I m hungry again. Also, I have this pain behind my sternum that gets relief from belching. I don t know what to do. Doctor: Hello,  Your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux or hiatal hernia. For this reason, I would recommend performing a chest X-ray study and a fibrogastroscopy.  In the meantime, it is important trying to avoid large meals and eat more frequently in small meals.  Hope you will find this answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka Cardiologist