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Ive been experiencing bloating for about 9 months. for some reason, my bloating triggers heart flutters for a few seconds then abruptly stops. salty foods causes bloating to be worse with flutter being worse. any suggestions? thanks?

Q: ive been experiencing bloating for about 9 months. for some reason, my bloating triggers heart flutters for a few seconds then abruptly stops. salty foods causes bloating to be worse with flutter being worse. any suggestions? thanks?

: These symptoms merit a careful history and exam by your doctor. The bloating might be caused by a heart and/or gastrointestinal problem which requires specific tests to diagnose. A prompt evaluation is warranted.

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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These symptoms merit a careful history and exam by your doctor. The bloating might be caused by a heart and/or gastrointestinal problem which requires specific tests to diagnose. A prompt evaluation is warranted.

Answered 8/26/2023

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A member asked:

Ive been experiencing bloating for about 9 months. for some reason, my bloating triggers heart flutters for a few seconds then abruptly stops. salty foods causes bloating to be worse with flutter being worse. any suggestions? thanks?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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