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Is a fast harder pounding heart after eating normally? it comes after eating fatty, greasy, junk food or after alcohol consumption. normal?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Diet: Unless a stimulant should not affect your heart rate. Monitor the rate if you can and follow up for a HR greater than 100. All the best.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2016

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