A member asked:

If my palpitations worsen when my stomach is bloated or ive eaten carbs and gassy food. and my palpitations come mainly when laying flat in bed or sitting for long time. what could this indicate usually? this is a new thing happening this last year

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Palpitations: You get palpitations after eating carbs and laying flat. These would be possible explanations. When you eat carbs they stimulate your Insulin. Insulin if spiking can have and effect on your potassium and this could cause palpitations. When you lay down fluid from the lower part of the body redistributes to the top and this can put more pressure on your heart.

Answered 2/15/2020

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