Palpitations and the vagus nerve

[@LSAMace]

I wish all doctors could talk to their patients like this

[@sabineleppanenart3014]

Thomas Lahman Dr. Gupta wouldn’t have time to talk like this to a patient during an appointment, so it’s awesome that he records these explanations for us.

[@kazart4772]

Really! My cardiologist never has spent more than 5 minutes with me in an office appointment! I started going into A-Fib from eating different food, so for 2 yrs he did all kinds of workups on me. Finally he said that he would have to ABLATE MY HEART MUSCLES! Are you kidding? I asked him if my issue could be HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE or a MAST CELL DISORDER? He thought for a moment and then said, "Yes." And he turned around and walked out. He knew that I had DIED FROM ANAPHYLAXIS 35 yrs ago and had to be resuscitated. He knew that I was going into A-Fib after eating many different foods, yet he couldn't put it together? Is he only interested in doing surgery to make money? I think it's time to find myself another cardiologist who actually communicates with patients.

[@billyc768]

Completely agree. This dude is awesome.

[@smallfootprint2961]

@@kazart4772 ... what did you find out? I am taking b12 and d3. I'm better. I also am eating a whole plant food diet. I have found that i can't eat oats. Do an elimination diet to find what seems to be a problem. Keep it simple. You'll find answers.

[@kazart4772]

@@smallfootprint2961 Well, I've FINALLY discovered the REAL REASON I'm being triggered so much: I have SALICYLATE INTOLERANCE! Salicylates release the histamine stored in the mast cells in each of our cells. Add histamine foods and it's a recipe for disaster! The bad news: NO mitigating products for salicylates like DAO for histamine, and, it's in nearly all fresh plants and dried plants and herbs. This has been THE game changer for me. Especially when I read that Essential Oils are high salicylates! Now I know exactly how and why I'm triggering AFib so much. Hallelujah!

[@absa9942]

I can’t believe so many Doctors have not made this connection. I have gone to my primary, Gastroenterologist and cardiologist and they look at me as if I’m crazy. Two of them have been in practice at least 25 years. It has been a frustrating journey. Thank goodness for Doctors like you, Dr Gupta!

[@xondragrafia]

Same. I suffer from tachycardia and panic attacks on exertion and doctors say it has nothing to do with my IBS and abdominal distension.

[@KBHeal]

Sadly I had thesame experience with my cardiologist. Have to find a better one. TGA said to find another doctor when mine was ignorant to my issues - it's like trying to find a specific item in a large Shopping centre 😂😂😂

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@KBHealdoctors are a nightmare lately, and some specialists can be as well, I’ve been diagnosed with countless illnesses over the past 10 years and still they haven’t given any solutions to what’s going on.

[@chopichope4293]

@@xondragrafia How are you doing with your symptoms? I suffer from the same thing as you.

[@lesliesantos8595]

Hope you guys are doing well

[@josearrieta4522]

Who’s watching this video in 2020? God Bless Dr. Gupta

[@josearrieta4522]

Nancy Martinelli great doctor

[@stephaniegreen9803]

I am watching in 2020. So much information that seems so scary until it's explained like only Dr. Gupta can.

[@josearrieta4522]

Stephanie Green indeed

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Yep palpatations look at this for reassurance

[@daynapinkerton740]

Wonderfully explained, thank you!

[@kikizag]

I LOVEEEEE THIS DOCTOR he’s an Angel walking in this Earth trying to help people like us with PVCs or other arrhythmias, heart deseases, etc ... THANK YOU, thank youuuu for your help doctor... May GOD BLESS YOU❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@KidCity1985]

A short book on this would help so many people! Thank you.

[@fionam3735]

I went through this when I left my abusive ex husband. I didn’t know what was going on with me, tight neck, shoulders hair falling out rashes, nose bleeds, bloated stomach, I also had a heart scan as I was having ectopic beats. My nerves were shot and I was living in fear. No one is worth your health when you get to this point your with the wrong person.

[@fionam3735]

@@Rollwithit699 and you my friend. Wishing you peace and harmony 🙏

[@BlueInk912]

Holding you in my heart💐💙. I too know the lasting damage of years of 'hyper vigilance'. .. But damn it 💪... I will not let anyone have satisfaction that 'it' killed me. (hope you know what i mean. Survivors Rule💛

[@fionam3735]

@@BlueInk912 I know exactly what you mean. Wishing you all your heart desires ❤️ you have earned it

[@BlueInk912]

@@fionam3735 ❤️💐❤️you too.

[@fionam3735]

@Meagan Rollins you will come out the other end a much stronger individual. You will never let this happen to you again. So pleased that you are getting space between you and the disordered dysfunctional and dangerous ex. Never look back and no contact for life for your safety your sanity and your health. In time your nervous system will come back to normal and you can live life again only with much more knowledge than you previously had. You are not alone, stay strong never give up and you will be glad you did ❤️

[@loki_cane_corso_italiano7825]

I'm a DO and i work in epidemiology reserch, but i wanted to tell you that I really respect you! You're a great Doc!

[@AnthGags333]

I have health anxiety, so my PVCs really scared me, which obviously made them worse.. I noticed them more when I am stressed, worried or anxious. Had echocardiogram and stress test, all came back completely normal. My PVCs didn't occur during this test. I fast every morning for4 hours, and have a black coffee and water during my fast. My PVCs only begin once I begin eating. And then subside after an hour or so after I finish eating. I also notice in the evening after my dinner if I drink water it will speed my heart rate while I am drinking, then slow down..this used to freak me TFO.. but after watching this I am almost completely at peace.. thanks mate.

[@mrs.s8855]

How are you doing with your symptoms?

[@lesliesantos8595]

Same omg..why does that happen when we eat???

[@MJ-su4gy]

I knew it!! For years now I swear that when I have stomach issues I have more skipped fluttery heart beats. I knew there was a connection! Thank you so much doctor for this explanation!

[@vanselmi6587]

I’ve only asked a half a dozen physicians about this phenomenon and none seemed to know anything! So you’re quite brilliant not only to know this but to explain this in layman’s terms! And I want to thank you so very much for pointing me in the right direction to getting answers for my palpitations!

[@melissabp1095]

I hear you. During every emergency room visit, when I brought this up, I received a blank look in response. Either they’re stunned a patient has a certain level of knowledge or they have no idea what the vagus nerve does.

[@fkUtoo]

BOTH COMMENTS I FULLY HAVE BEEN HERE DONE THAT! SAME OUTCOME!!! 😡 Our medical practices in America SUCK!

[@heavenlyflower_sl]

went to A&E here in the UK n the doctor explained about indigestion that could cause the chest pain n might be related to the ectopic beat, so maybe the knowledge has become more common now

[@peggym.tjonatai4200]

You are the best cardiologist ever. Never have i ever received an explanation for any heart related problems i tell my cardiologist. Thank you so much for taking time to do this for us❤

[@koalanectar9382]

When I was about 20 I started experiencing pac's and pvc's, which were completely foreign to me and I thought I was going to die, which gave me a massive anxiety and panic disorder which made them MUCH worse. It was really horrible. Lesson learned: Don't be afraid to just go to a good doctor. I was convinced that if I did, they would discover some awful problem with my heart. It would have done me a lot of good and saved several years of completely wasted opportunities if I had known what these things are, and that the vast majority of the time they are nothing to be worried about.

[@ceciliashevlin1152]

My anxiety and panic attacks started in my 30’s. I went to many doctors, but no doctor ever heard them because my heart rhythm was normal when my appointment time arrived. A cardiologist put me through lots of tests, but the irregular beats never happened. Mine come and go, I some times go many months not feeling them. It is so bizarre.

[@georgisillifant6247]

Thank you so much. Finally, someone who knows what they are talking about.

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

I LOVE this guy!!! He's SO smart and teaches so well!

[@elizabethtallman8563]

Easy on the eyes, too,!!!

[@Ski7440]

If I ever get heart problems. I’m going to have to move to York... you’re such a nice Cardiac consultant. X😊👏💐🙏🏼🤗

[@jacquelineczizik8166]

You have helped me more than you will ever know. Late 2018 I began to experience debilitating Vertigo. Following the on start of Vertigo, I began to have panic which caused palpitations. Prior to the Vertigo, I was experiencing chronic problems with upper respiratory. My ears have always been a focal point in my life. Naturally, my GP wanted to rule out mini strokes. I forced myself to go to GP during the tail end of a Vertigo attack. I had noticed my heart was extremely irritated and racing. My doctor suspected Ventricular Tachycardia. The monitor proved his concern valid. I went through the cardio testing. My heart structure not impaired. However I was placed on Beta Blocker. At this stage, I began to think about the Central Nervous System and watch your videos religiously. In September of 2019, I found an ENT who had me tested for allergies. I am severely allergic to just about every indoor/outdoor allergen. I was also tested for Immunoglobulin. My IGG2 very low and IGG4 boarder line. I decided to stimulate Vegas Nerve and do lymphatic drainage. For the last three months, I have not had an arrhythmia and no longer take Beta Blocker. I also receive two allergy shots per week and take s number of meds to relieve my symptoms. I haven't had the Vertigo. However, I do experience dizziness and postural BP. In both cases, I can manage problems. I thank you for activating a mindfulness that my heart rate could be stabilized. You have a very calming voice.

[@lilianwal2385]

Can you please explain how you activated your vagus nerve?

[@depthsofyourmind6070]

Can you explain the lymphatic drainage?

[@czunyajanos442]

Hi, how do you stimulate your Vagus Nerve? Thanks,

[@neardeathexperience1111]

I love the way you have explained this ...I've had palpitations all my life and extreme anxiety

[@missEvaMarie58]

Me too. I learned from a paramedic to sit down on a chair. Hold your breath and bend over so your stomach is on you thighs. Bear down like you're giving birth or have a bowel movement. Hold until you need to take a breath. Then release and sit up slowly. It works very well for me for skipped beats. But when my heart is pounding hard it doesn't work as well so I've been taking cold showers. And meditating a lot and breathing exercises. Bless you. Wishing the best for you. 🙏🏼🧘🏼‍♀️🪴

[@EpitomeProductionz]

Have you tried B Complex and Hawthorne Supreme?

[@indram5384]

Drs will never tell us this information, God bless you to share this very important information 🙏

[@zoerobertson1744]

You are enlightening a dark and perplexing and lonely fearful place for many people . Questions clearly answered that I'm sure many patients have been suffering anxiety over for a long time. Thankyou so very much 🙂

[@suzannebrown9359]

Had my heart transplant 26 years ago and I wish I could have learned some of this before. It is all so in depth and interwoven. Thank you for this explanation.

[@francismausley7239]

Thank you- stimulate nerve by deep breathing 6 secs in & 6 secs out. "You should certainly safeguard your nerves, and force yourself to take time, and not only for prayer and meditation, but for real rest and relaxation." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@jacquelineward6596]

your videos are excellent...I.was admitted to A&E yesterday, sudden onset of SOB, chest pain , irregular tachy, palpitations, BP 220/120 (I have known hypertension and am currently being treated with losartan and diltiazem) ...ECG normal, bloods normal ...asked consultant if it could be gastric related, he said no, I told him I had been having a bloated stomach , flutterings for the past week or so....I am a nurse, was at work when this happened, he told me it was likely the stress of my job....so tired of hearing this , yes , this job is stressful but I've been doing it for a long time! they did not do a chest x-ray...I suspect it could be related to various other conditions such vagus stimulation, hiatus hernia, etc etc but was firmly told no ....thank you for your research and for listening to your patients!

[@YorkCardiology]

thank you Jacqueline!

[@aydentheninja877]

@@YorkCardiology I have suffered for 7 years with at the fist 3 years I had a constant high heart rate even at rest and constantly jumping over someone dropping a pen it's given me shortness of breath and just a horrible feeling this all started after a deep tissue massage therapy my first and only one where he did nerve stretching and trigger point therapy and mobilisation the day I got home an hour later it hit me and took 3 years to lowef slightly I strongly believe he affected my vagus nerve and made it permanently over active

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@aydentheninja877 I know for certainty that my AFib episodes are caused by my vagus nerve over-reacting. Can actually feel the pulse beating very hard and irregular deep with-in my abdomen, directly beneath where my rib-cage comes together. Right before an AFib episode I will usually feel nauseated and like I have a nervous stomach. Very jumpy and with an overall uncomfortable feeling. And I have found that pressing down hard with my finger-tips on the vagus nerve several times, that I am able to STOP the AFib in its tracks after only a very few minutes!!😉 What a Relief!

[@melissabp1095]

I was just tested positive for gastritis with similar symptoms to you. It’s possible in your situation that an inflammation is pressing on the vagus nerve. Book an appointment with a gastroenterologist to rule this out. In my situation, I had a consistent sore neck and after getting a cervical MRI, it showed a large mess with bulging discs pushing on nerves. This is causing every issue I have I suspect, rather then the gastritis itself causing the problems.

[@missEvaMarie58]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 where do you push on the vagus nerve? On you stomach? Can you explain how I can do it too to help me? I would appreciate it so much. 🙏🏼🥰😘🧘🏼‍♀️🪴

[@bob75ma]

sir, I am 41. an alcoholic and suffer from panic disorder, I have tachycardia and both pvc and pac. you have described this to me in a way I can understand and I cant thank you enough. this video is top quality and I am greatful for you sharing this knowledge with us.

[@georgefromjungle5211]

@@Hellhammer___666 learn how to write idiot ! And stop scaring people !

[@Stacey_Hunter]

@@Hellhammer___666 I think that's a bit harsh! Are you a recovering alcoholic? Dont judge the man's path if you havent walked the journey! This isn't the place to be horrible to someone!

[@amarug]

I used to get horrible palpitations when I overate, I used to tell this to various doctors and they didn't even seem to register what I said. I had not seen any video about this, or read anything, it was just an unbiased observation with a very clear correlation.

[@legacyopp9318]

Researching my symptoms and I find you. Thank you for explaining in this video as well as others you have done. I'm off all my heart meds and Fomotidine while taking supplements and reduced food consumption. My last palpitation attack was while I was eating. I told my cardiologist this and they wanted to double my metro and put me on blood thinner. I'm so much better now. Thanks again.

[@booboowho3112]

How are you doing now? Mine started during a time of extreme stress. After a period of random palpitations throughout the day, they started happening shortly after I begin eating a meal - not even a large one. They last the entire time I eat and swallow and maybe for an hour afterward. It feels horrible and I panic (I know this makes them worse but I can't seem to stop the fear even deep breathing etc). Now I'm almost afraid to eat...

[@sageandcandle]

This is exactly what I struggle with. I have multiple disabilities. This video explains so much.

[@antoineduchamp4931]

Doctor, your clarity in describing these physiological functions of the heart and the vagus nerve is amazing. I only just hope you have had your talent for clear explanation recognized. You need to be in the lecture theatre with medical students explaining things the way you do. They will then all go forward and pass their exams. Brilliant explanation, which has enlightened me a lot. Thank you.

[@meenapundir9809]

O my God ..you explain so well that we can understand comlex issues easily...thanks!! You are a good teacher

[@jamesblevins7115]

What an intelligent man who is sharing knowledge most Drs here have no clue about. Imagine how many lives this man has saved.

[@rickkennedy8036]

Thank you so much! I wish more doctors spoke to their parents as kindly and as plainly as you...

[@3480eric]

Finally, an excellent explanation that I never got from my cardiologist!

[@Luckyluck558]

You are soooo competent. You are a blessing for me and so many other peoples in need. Poor us for the doctors we have. God bless you!

[@aydindamood9413]

Wow this is good stuff...I always wanted an explanation like this from my doctors and would never get one. This video answers a lot of questions I had regarding how GERD can cause PVCs...I thank you a lot for this video as I'm sure other people have too. Your are certainly making life easier for a lot of people including me. To top it all off you have a talent for explaining things too. I'm glad there are doctors like you around who don't mind teaching us things that otherwise take many years to learn.

[@heavenlyflower_sl]

hi how are you doing? my gerd also causes me a hell lot of problems n I've got the idea (maybe it's called intuition bc it's my body) that the PVCs or chest discomfort/pain is related to it, because my ECG+echo+stress test whatever was normal. Finally the A&E doctors told me that it could be caused by indigestion, so it's quite normal. sometimes it's when I exercise, or when hormonal i.e. around my luteal phase/pre-period, so at this point I just accept it's my heart that's a bit sensitive towards this thing but it's controlled by my behaviour and awareness.

[@mattk1472]

Gupta is amazing! I’ve got a mitral valve prolapse and his videos explain everything in layman’s terms.

[@MrElectricstorm]

IT'S SO NICE to see a real Doc. Giving great advice away bc i think I am having issues in this area.. and I am glad I can get some real info without getting charged $8773 for an office visit.. seeing him give them tips made my day. Thanks.

[@mylandasset]

This is sooo helpful. I’ve blacked out many times and it’s terrifying to say the least. I’ve had two ablations, a watchman put in my heart as well as a link monitor. But this is the first time I have heard someone say that overeating can trigger heart arrhythmia, and that confirms what I’ve felt that for a long time. This video has been very helpful. Thanks sooo much.

[@mylandasset]

One more thing, - my cardiologist prescribed Dicyclomine which helps immensely, when I feel the vagus nerve misfiring as because it settles my gut down, it then seems to help my heart etc etc.

[@nonaeastwood9867]

Following your magnesium now for about a month in addition to Multivitamin daily We have both felt a definite improvement in general heath. ( ages 73 and 77)

[@nonaeastwood9867]

A very positive second memory assessment for my husband. He passed the Memory test and has been discharged back to the GP. Wow, thank you.

[@mohammadosama8464]

I have had terrible dietary habits for almost a decade. Suddenly I started feeling episodic shocks/thuds in the breathing. These would be triggered by 1) spicy food 2) large meals 3) crouched posture 4) stress ... Upon visiting s cardiologist, I discovered I've also been suffering from HCM and his entire focus went that way. However, I'm convinced today that the weakened performance of the vagus nerve is the core cause behind my increased heart rate, belching, and episodic (terrifying) attacks of heartbeat skip/fluttering. Thank You for this video. I completely understand the science behind this. Could you please help us understand how we can enhance the performance of the vagus nerve?

[@lilianwal2385]

@Mohammad Osama, the sane happens to me, it's very very frightening

[@canalcreations]

It took my years to work out why sometimes i was waking up with palpitations...after putting 2 and 2 together i found out about the vagus nerve. Low and behold i have had reflux and stomach regurge all my life since i was a child. hiatal hernia issue it turns out. pressure in gut leading to vagus nerve stimulation...et viola. Good job i ignored my doctor who was new, young, fresh faced and immediately wanted to put me on high bp tablets. Turns out my bp was fine. So was my heart. thank the heavens for great doctors....and...beware of the quacks dishing out tablets too.

[@sols.bayoya8728]

I really appreciate how didicated you are in sharing ,helping people .God Bless you .

[@michellemorrissey4235]

Thank you Dr. Gupta! You are a light in the darkness, truly! God Bless and protect you!

[@soniagreaux2073]

Agree 💯 😍 Blessings always! 🙌

[@melissac.2726]

Thank you so much! Easy to understand and deals with my situation. Racing heart and I told my Cardiologist that I thought that it was positional. He said don’t worry about it ( easy for him to say). Now I am at 8,200 ft. elevation and I think that the elevation is bringing on more episodes and more ocular migraines. I have learned how to try to stop the racing once it starts with ice and holding my nose and blowing. Thank you for all of your videos which help educate us and bring peace to us that have to deal with this.

[@peggymicsky8607]

Thank you for taking your time to make these videos. It seems most doctors don't have the time or desire to inform their patients. They are so invaluable. The explanations and advice gives us the opportunity to understand and participate in our own heart health.

[@biggywilson8395]

Your calm explanation and the way you advise people Make my anxiety reduced,. I have been with anxiety and it makes me to have fast heart rate,,,I came across your video last time I follow your instructions on how to lower blood pressure ,,, unlike other doctors, they will increase your anxiety ,,I thank you so much and many people are talking about your kind way of advising people and making people less afraid of doctors,,God bless you doctor

[@josetterobinson-eaton1391]

OH My, thanks for slowly explaining this out. I can follow and understand what the vagus nerve does and its importance. Great video. Thanks

[@soniagreaux2073]

Yes! Agree 💯 😍

[@jewellevy]

I have had to educate my doctors about the vagus nerve and palpitations over my whole life. Finally I learned some helpful things I didn't know and confirmed things I've learned from my own body. Brilliant Sanjay . Gupta! Thank you!

[@dshey6802]

You are a God send. Thank you so much for all your information. Only one doctor in my long life briefly mentioned the possibility of an overactive vagus nerve. But, she never pursued that idea. I never forgot it. Now I'm going to go looking for a doctor here in my city who knows about this.

[@chandler6351]

Thank you for explaining this, the ER doctor didn’t mention any of these systems in play he just said my heart was normal and the palpitations would go away but it’s been happening for months now, it’s just now started spooking me which led me to get checked out

[@carolewhittle1646]

So good to finally hear something that makes sense of my symptoms, thank you so much Dr Sanjay. I've been suffering with this for years now, thinking it was a heart problem which has now been ruled out. It's reassuring to know and understand to stop me from stressing about it. More doctors need to know about this.

[@menardavud9736]

Can you be more specific please? I have these irregular heartbeats since few weeks now and they tend to be stronger than normal heartbeats but sometimes along with the heartbeats i get strange feeling in the throat like a pressure or a feeling to cough i dont know

[@tyanite1]

Best short overview I've ever seen on the subject. Wish I had seen it years earlier. If any visitors have atrial fibrillation, please consider rebounding (bouncing on a small trampoline) and the Milner Acetylcholine Protocol (MAP) to get the parasympathetic nervous system to respond properly.

[@VeronicaMist]

Thank you for these suggestions

[@elainetreagus7040]

I think you’re amazing. You’ve really helped me have some comfort when I’ve had some scary symptoms. I was diagnosed with pots in RCHL pre COVID time in 2020. my whole system appears to be affected ever since my c section, this appeared to be my trigger. I am slowly seeing the connections also to the stomach and your videos have helped me understand things a lot better. I will be booking my appointment to see you as soon as I’m able. Many thanks Elaine

[@stevekellar1403]

YES, THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION I'VE HEARD. THANK YOU DR. GUPTA. THIS EXPLAINS WHY MY HEART FLUTTERS WHEN I LEAN BACK IN A SEMI RECLINING CHAIR. IT IS BECAUSE MY STOMACH IS PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE VAGUS NERVE CAUSING A LOWER HEART RATE THUS ALLOWING FLUTTER SYMPTOMS TO OCCUR. NOT A DOCTOR HERE BUT THIS IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO ME. SIMILARILY WHEN I LIE DOWN ON MY STOMACH THE FLUTTERING SEEMS TO STOP.

[@YorkCardiology]

thanks steve

[@missEvaMarie58]

Thank you. Some of it was a bit over my head but I did learn a lot. I'll listen a few times to make sure I understand it correctly. My heart has been beating hard so I need to learn to regulate it back to a normal rhythm. I've also been studying and practicing vagus nerve stimulation to help with anxiety. Thank you Dr for this video on this subject. Much appreciate 🙏🏻😘🥰

[@emmaimperato373]

I wish all Drs were like you what a great man 💜

[@chengfusaechao7243]

I just learned that our VAGUS NERVE systems are controlling other Important organs.....& Help to function all the Connections inside our Body..interesting topic.. Thankyou doctor!!

[@yupyup7up]

I was just about to search and comment for this type of content on your page after finding out I have diabetic nerve damage and gastroparesis. Fair play to you!!! Thanks so much!!!!

[@luckydesilva6733]

Thank you sooo much. You are a Super young Man and we are very fortunate to have you on this Earth. More teachings from you will help a great deal of people. Respect and high regards from Lakshmi Amarasingha.

[@georgiaconti2691]

Very informative!! All doctors should be like you!! Not only are you articulate, but you don't rush through the explanations. AND. You also give a lot of essential information, too!! 💖💖

[@philipbaker8707]

Thank you Sanjay for your carefully measured explainations of these very complex issues.

[@melissac.2726]

I also have gastro issues (hiatal hernia) and you are the first doctor that I have seen that addresses and connects those two issues. My gastro has not and neither has my cardiologist. Thank you for these videos and bringing intelligent, well researched information to us.

[@ashydawn6833]

I saw a cardiologist when I was pregnant last year and he looked at me and thought I was a nutcase. He did not listen to me at all when I said I was having heart palpitations. Found out later that I was having a hiatal hernia and so I start getting adjusted by a chiropractor and my palpitations went away. But unfortunately my palpitations came back this week but I have not been consistent with going to the chiropractor, so I’m hoping that’s why and then I can get fixed again. They are so scary

[@StarJoon]

This information is so helpful and explains my symptoms and condition. Thanks you so much for sharing this with the world. Why don’t doctors and other cardiologists know this without patients having to draw attention to this stuff?

[@soniagreaux2073]

I totally agree! Don't understand why when I mention the connection to my issues to the gastroenterologist and cardiologist they act as if they didn't hear me. I send you Blessings of Love and Light and pray for your healing! 💕

[@kristyspanjer964]

I love Dr Gupta so much! Where has he been all my life?

[@aswinsjl]

very very good explication thanks from a french cardiologist

[@YorkCardiology]

Thank you. It means a lot coming from a distinguished colleague:-) Thank you

[@akpos4579]

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[@mbesrour]

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[@spottymaldoon]

Very interesting. I have had premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) since I was a youth - I saw an old fashioned doctor and he laughed at me "athletes get it a lot! Most people get them from time to time; nothing to worry about!" Through my life I have always thought my PVCs were triggered by colon spasm (transverse colon tender when pressed). When I get a shower of PVCs (lots of trigeminals) I find I can stop them by pressing my upper abdomen. So your vagus nerve observations are of particular interest because most doctors discount the connection.

[@zsm5854]

When do you developed pvc? Does it stops or it comes and goes for whole life if a person develop it? I am 23 years male I developed pvcs 2 years ago they come and go but they don't go away comeletly it started in my gym workout pls give me advice.

[@angelawalker1098]

Thank you so much for the informative videos. We need doctors such as yourself to encourage self care and inspiration in these stressful times. You are so kind making time to release the videos which are much needed.Thanks once again.

[@augustaporter3735]

I’m waiting to hear from my cardiologist after a 2 week monitor. I was told I had bradycardia in the hospital and might need a pacemaker maker. I waited 7 months to get a cardiologist as there were no appointments open. Then went to a procedure and was told I went into a right bundle branch block. Then I was having so many palpitations and chest pressure I went to the ER. Then I was in the hospital and told I had a run of ventricular tachycardia. I have gastroperesis and a NAFL. My abdominal area gets swollen. Wow that’s a great talk. You are so good and simplifying things. I have a little ekg device and I noticed during some palpitations I was having a regular beat and a pac. They would be in runs for a long time. Like hours. Like I said I was put on a heart monitor and finally have an appointment with the cardiologist. Hope they have some answers for me. Thank You for your information!

[@claytonjames4779]

Wow this is great info. I've been having palpitations and unsure if it is cause by gastro (gallbladder) issues. But I called and they said 3 months for a halter monitor!

[@Terri4886]

I have SVT and this was tremendously helpful from an informational standpoint. When I told my primary care doc that I noticed I had SVT episodes when I had reflux she said that made sense because “the vagus nerve is wrapped around the esophagus.” She put me on antacids, I don’t drink carbonated drinks, and I try not to eat big meals which reduced my SVT episodes.

[@looneytunes105]

Same here.. all my experiences with arrhythmias and SVT have always subsided after I expel a large abnormal burp! Even the meds won’t slow it down until I finally can burp.. so strange, and the Drs think I’m crazy for suggesting this because they seem to know nothing about this connection.. I’ve had these problems for years and am just now putting it all together. I just know with every episode, I burp up a seemingly abnormal amount of upper digestive gas that’s seems to have been trapped. Good luck!

[@heavenlyflower_sl]

thank you for your sharing! me too... my pvc is related to my digestion as well. i was sent to A&E in a hospital because of chest pain but the bloodwork for heart attack + ECG was negative, historically my heart health was not an issue... so it might be related to indigestion said the Dr's. you know what resolved it? by accidentally fasting for >20hrs (due to waiting time in the hospital is so long here). the next day my chest pain was gone. that's how I knew for sure that the stomach + heart rhythm is interrelated

[@nonaeastwood9867]

Great video. am using a lot of your videos in a local health & wellness group on Facebook. It answers a lot of questions for me. I have started sitting on a cushion to alleviate pressure on the vagus nerve and as a result No pain

[@stuartkelly3106]

Explained a difficult concept like a boss

[@Telelikeitis]

I love to eat and most of the time I get bloated. Ok about 30 minutes later after I eat I start to get heart palpitations. These palpitations last usually until the bloated feeling goes away then my heart starts beating normal again. You have described my symptoms perfectly and I thank you for it. I will try smaller portions from now on. Thank you.

[@ashlietorrescano448]

THIS IS ME EXACTLY. Have you found anything to help?

[@Radoslaw731]

I had the same thing. You have magnesium deficiency because magnesium is for digestion regulates and heart palpitations

[@crisbio]

I have exactly the same problem. Im using magnesium and it helps. But you have to take care of your diet. I'll try Omega 3 and some digestive enzymes too

[@atiqaakd1057]

Do you guys have difficulty breathing?

[@JustKristie4]

This happens to me with my GERD. I’m not overweight nor do I smoke or drink alcohol or sodas. but I get horrible GERD when I eat animal foods. If I stay plant based, all of my GERD symptoms disappear. 🙏🏻

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

It's so amazing how we are all so very alike and yet so very different. I do not have Gerd but ever since my chemotherapy, about 5 years ago, my digestion of food has never truly gone back to normal. I have the opposite effect from you. If I eat too many vegetables or get too much fiber my stomach gets torn up. But when I eat mostly meat my body does much, much better!! Every single time! And I have no problem with dairy products either! hmmm?🤔 I love veggies, especially broccoli and cabbage and beans. I only wish my tummy loved them too!😉

[@happybeader7626]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 same here when I eat lots of steamed veggies my throat burns and I have gerd. But with animal.food my throat seems.ok

[@sp-pz8uc]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Eat some unpasteurised, fermented sauerkraut with your meal. No more than a tablespoon as it has high sodium. I got some from The Sauerkraut Company. White and green writing, gold lid. Your stomach will thank you for it. You won't if you do, ever need a rennie/omperazole again. Took about a week or 2 to notice a huge difference. Most supermarket stuff is pasteurised and not as good. This is gut friendly.

[@dshey6802]

My GERD ceased when I went off all grain products.

[@marywilliams7112]

I am the opposite to this photo! Thank you for talking and demonstrating in layman's terms. I've listened to doctors, I've read until my heart starts pounding! but this easy to look at video has helped, not only me but two friends who have now also watched it. Thank you Doctor.

[@virginiamoss7045]

What photo?

[@hilarylinton1825]

Thankyou very much, I located the vagus nerve and massaged it and my heartbeat went down to 72 bpm from 156 bpm. That has saved me from attending A&E to have Adenosine... very grateful. Keep up the good work with your information 🙏🙂

[@gtgt8329]

Sir Dr, endless Thanks for this great explanation, there are few Doctors that would explain such a Deep Knowledge for Free to People. Thanks you for this you are a true Humanist. Namaste

[@grumblekin]

This is me. Since seeing this a few months ago, I've really reduced my "incidences" by about 90% by not eating too much and avoiding certain foods.

[@carolann1727]

Can you share what specifically you are avoiding? Thx

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

@@carolann1727 it happens to me whenever I eat simple carbs or too much fat at once, so I try to avoid sweets and red meat, anything high in fat. Ive seen a mild improvement by supplementing with magnesium

[@LarryCleveland]

What a generous heart you have. I’m 61 and play singles tennis thinking I’m 25. I wonder if if I push my heart too much, Does feel good to have a higher level of fitness. It took 9,5 minutes to get to my target heart rate on treadmill stress test. The doc was surprised.

[@alanandrews5260]

Thank you for your extremely helpful knowledge. You have helped me gain a better understanding of my heart palpitations. Although, there are days (like today) that I live in fear.... I go to your youtube channel for your advice. Your videos help me "relax" when I am at wits end with my heart palpitations..... sincerely.

[@YorkCardiology]

thanks AaroN!

[@chadjanz5036]

York Cardiology . hi doctor. i get the thump in chest and flutter in the base of the throat. ive done a echocardio u.sound and holter test and all is fine but still have this feeling. freaks me out.

[@mysolesmiles]

Food allergies and sensitivities get my heart to have palpatations and even a falling and stop sensation.

[@bretdaley6869]

This is what happened to me, and neither my Dr or Cardiologist believe me, thank you

[@georgefromjungle5211]

Doctor, you are a god's blessing to us !

[@ppuckitt9905]

ThankYou So Much ! Your a blessing to many people ! Take care of Yourself to ! Thanks !

[@sijm165]

Thanks so much, for months I've been trying to find a clear explanation (I'm a competitive runner and have been told I have a 'high vagal tone' leading to intermittent AF; 40bpm or lower at night) Now awaiting ablation... Once again many thanks for your time in putting together these videos and for your clarity - they do make a difference!

[@erfanakhtarjahan7814]

Thank you Dr. Sanjay Gupta! I have been watching many of your videos and learning a great deal about the heart, especially its relationship with the stomach. Thank you from all the way down under in New Zealand. God Bless you!!

[@mariahb6894]

2023, he is spot on. Diagnosed with vagus nerve dysfunction

[@madagrosu1713]

What treatment did the dr gave you? Thank you

[@jeanetteb2347]

A very dashing cardiologist in York I must say.

[@justinpadgett6871]

Wow, I have more answers from this video than many visits to many many heart doctors. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@msxoin]

Congrats on the video. I'm 30 yrs old, amateur athlete, occasional smoker and I've been having some palpitations during the last months. By palpitations I mean that every once in a week or so I get a 3-5 second imbalanced hearted beats. Like two or three fast ones and one regular and again the same. Plus another time i had some rapid heart beat out of nowehere for about 15 seconds. Anyway, I was checked in three different doctors with ECGs and ultrasounds, all came back clear. Anxiety etc. However, I can't help going scared everytime it happens.

[@zsm5854]

How are you now bro have these pvcs gone away or it happens?

[@terrycalderwood3480]

I have exercise induced SVT. I used to have regular SVT until I got the surgery. Some Dr. taught me the vasovagal maneuver by explaining it requires you to bear down on your sphincter muscles like you need to have a BM. Strain as hard as you can for a fifteen seconds or so. Even when I had one on the treadmill I was able to stop it after three tries on the maneuver.

[@stephenhoskins6107]

Wow, you explain things in a way that I can begin to understand! Thank you.

[@YorkCardiology]

thanks Stephen

[@anthonyzimmerman5792]

Thanks Dr. for explaining what I had experiencing these episode

[@mwngw]

I've been plagued with intermittent palpitations for maybe the last 2 years. They would disappear for months, weeks, or days and return on a whim, with no apparent pattern. My first event was a morning I had stood up from a crouch, and my heart began pounding terribly. I was taken off Lisinopril by my GP as the likely culprit, and switched to another BP med. But at different times and with no pattern the palpitations would return, usually for a few days and then remit. I did note that sometimes they would appear with the change in seasons, and appear simultaneously with an apparent respiratory virus with a stiff back-of-neck. That symptom I recognized as one which began when I contracted Valley Fever in California. It is a semi-flu-ish, sinus-ish, headache with stiff neck feeling...often at a change of season. But palpitations would often accompany that symptom. But since my diet change to high fiber and exercise program which I began 6 months ago, I've dropped 10 lbs and brought my BP into normal ranges without BP meds. But the nagging palpitations have returned in the last few months, and I'm beginning to have a theory to their origins. When I wake up in the a.m. I have no palpitations, nor do I during my 1 hour morning exercise. BUT....after I eat, within 10 minutes the palpitations begin. I've noted since losing weight and changing to a high fiber diet I am quite bloated in my stomach. If i lay in a supine position to do situps, my stomach goes very concave and reveals my weight loss. But despite situps twice a day, my stomach is bloated. So....just this evening I tested Dr. Gupta's vagus nerve info and tried a vagus manuever.....ah hem, in the bathroom....really as a "passing" thought. The product of the high fiber is most apparent, as the volume of gas expelled could qualify my GI tract as a military weapon. So, after "bearing down" for awhile and watching Brady Bunch videos on my phone, I realized my palpitations had vanished, and for the rest of the evening so too. So....my tentative theory is my high fiber diet (which is necessary to avoid constipation) is causing excess bloating, and upon eating the additional pressure is enervating the vagus nerve. The experiment continues...

[@ishayroland9468]

mwngw very interesting. I am very healthy but experienced the exact same symptoms as well as the sickness. Live in southern Cali. Had a ecg and my heart is extremely healthy. Cardiologist says I have nothing to worry about but to avoid stressing myself out lol

[@mwngw]

Was from SoCal til '93. Stress has a lot to do with heart behavior, especially blood pressure. But, update on my last post....source of palpitations was NOT a stomach source. It was from a doctor prescribed double dose of Flomax. Cut it in half, ALL palpitations GONE.

[@juliebarks3195]

Thank you so much for that. I have suffered from Palps since childhood and ended up with pacemakers due to Bradycardia. I still have the bumps and bangs all day but found this very helpful, it has brought me a measure of peace now that I understand what's happening.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Thank you Julie.. It appears your comments have promoted this video from Dr Gupta...I wish you Good Health. Bless..!!

[@zsm5854]

Your bradycardia was present from child hood or it developed later due to palpitations?

[@juliebarks3195]

@@zsm5854 I first noticed the missed beats at 14. But as I got older they got worse. In my 40s they were putting down to anxiety. Early 50s I was fainting when they found right and left bundle block branching which was slowing down my heart. My electrics are messed up.

[@zsm5854]

What was the reason behind your bundle branch block? Your palpitations were pvcs Or other thing?

[@juliebarks3195]

@@zsm5854 Born with it. The same for my dad and one of his sisters. They had thousands of extra beats and missed beats and they both had bungle block branching but never developed in them to become a problem they didn't die from it and other than being a nuisance for them it didn't progress like with me.

[@paullyon5972]

Very informative and so well presented. I have been dealing with very rapid heartbeat/loss of breath issues that come and go particularly when I am at rest rather than active.This particular video seems to really nail it for me. I will continue to watch and support your channel with great interest. Paul lyon

[@SuperCosmos03]

really doctor you are very helpful with teaching the people and may god bless you and keep you safe

[@kpzcbttp]

Indeed, I totally agree.

[@mrstinafaiththomas3499]

Amen I agree

[@annegreattoseeandhearyougr3520]

Thank you so much for this video, Dr. Gupta. You have been so helpful to me.

[@lizinawe]

sending much gratitude for your videos and explanations. had a 3 year stint of "fainting" where i would collapse, not be able to move, but be conscious and feel pain when pinched by the paramedics and docs.. would take a few hours for movement to return, distal to proximal, first sensation, then movement.. would be exhausted for days afterward.. could not predict when it would happen.. it finally stopped with my 4th pacemaker replacement and wires, all within 10 year.. somehow, it seems, it had something to do with the faulty pacer cables were triggering a type of vagal vagus reaction. neurologists were unable to diagnose anything specific.. closest was autonomic paralysis syndrome.. wish i had your information back then.. blessings on your work..

[@kennyroe57]

Mr Gupta thank you for your videos they are very informative I wish you were my consultant I had a heart attack last year then cardiac arrest. pacemaker fitted for bradycardia last july now suffering atrial ectopic beats/afib and am learning more from you now than at any time of my treatment. Thanks again

[@mariaelenajohnson8681]

Thank you very much for this great video. It is very clear, it helped me a lot. Thank you again, Dr, Gupta. We need more doctors like you, God bless you.

[@tomgunc]

I will tell you what happens to me. I have 2 issues/problems. Number 1 is Panic/Anxiety attacks. Example: I use to get them from apprehension due to my talking negatively by thinking in my mind, "Oh my God, what if??" "Oh no here it comes again?", 'Why me, what did I do to deserve this?" So I feed the panic which releases adrenaline and cortisol which get's my body ready for the 3 F's and that is Fight, Flight or Freeze. I learned most of this from Dr. Oz. He stated that many people who add second fear to their already anxious mind just create a vicious cycle which only prolongs the panic attacks and of course that is what makes the heart go super fast for many people. I have had mine at the highest 184 to 220 bpm. The doctor in the ER saiid, "Well, if it makes you feel any better I've had patients who's hearts have gone over 300 and as high as 400 and I laughed at him and he laughed right back at me. Common sense says if someone's heart is going 400 beats per minute than I would think logically that person even if it's Lance Armstrong that the person would be dead within a matter of minutes and I'm talking no more than 5 mins max. I don't care how strong, how clear your arteries are, I don't care if the muscle is getting an amazing workout......I don't buy that a human can handle that kind of pressure even if heart attacks did not even exist. The reason why I say all of this is because that is like you driving your car at 200mph and think you can keep going that fast for as long as you'd like. There was an article my boyfriend read to me about a special car and it's the Bugatti Veyron which is the fastest car in the world with a top speed of 268mph. But even the manufacturer admits that you can only go 16 miles at those speed because you will for sure run out of gas. Makes sense right?? Anyway, I want to go and tell you my 2nd problem and that is after I eat, I get up and my heart takes off so fast. I ate a 6 inch Subway sandwich and I threw most of the bread away which was toasted and I drank Sprite which made it worse because it is carbonated, puts pressure and also has sugars and high fructose corn syrup to add fuel to the fire. But wait there's more. I can have soup with a small toasted bread and 1 string cheese and I decide to go for a very slow walk 2.0 to 3.3 miles per hour my heart takes off again. I ate a beef hot dog and it went way over 160 beat per minute. I called 911 and the ambulance EMT guy said we should take you in, even though you are not having A-Fib or PSVT, let's make sure you're okay and be on the safe side. 2 hours later they sent me home saying that I was having a panic attack. Many people tell me to not run away from panic attacks and to sit there, allow it to do it's worst as I watch and listen and observe myself without adding any fear and this is supposed to give me self confidence that this too shall pass and that no one has ever died from a panic attack no matter how severe it feels at the time that it is happening to me. I talk to this one gentleman and he says he doesn't care about his heart going fast and all he cares about is the fear of fainting. See for anxiety/panic as far as I'm concerned to each their own. People freak out about going on airplanes and they take 2 to 5mg of Xanax or some take Xanax with them and not even pop one but just to have it on them is good enough. Some take Atenolol and Xanax together like I do. See this Vagus nerve, the eating, it makes a difference. My doctor told me clearly to NOT eat fast, enjoy your food, chew as much as you possibly can and do not swallow air which would just make things worse. He also suggested I eat slower and to have small portions and that I can eat up to 6 times per day. When I was younger I could easily chug down a Subway sandwich with a Coca-Cola or Sprite and chips and nothing would happen except I would belch/burp until the gas or swallowed air would go away and I didn't think anything of it because the heart didn't seem at the time back then to seem to be hitting the wall of my chest as if it was going to jump out of my chest. I know how strong and powerful the heart muscle is. But for some reason it is so difficult to stay neutral, calm and collected when your mind is racing as fast as your heart is. Thank you for showing the Vagus, Stomach, Heart connection. Like others of said, I'm glad that I am not the only one this happens to and that I am not alone.

[@t_yt3266]

Harvey Specter I understand how you feel the same always happens to me I don't know what to do. Any ideas or tips ? Please reply

[@t_yt3266]

Harvey Specter by the way how long do yours last for? Mine past around 3 hours

[@tomgunc]

T _ YT Mine last for about 15 minutes to about 1 hour. The only way to get my heart rate to come down is to take Atenolol 50mg and take 1 to 2mg of Xanax. And even after all that my heart still is in the 80 to 90 range. Though that's normal it's still pumping fast for taking a beta-blocker and it's suppose to block your rhythm from going very fast. I've been doing so much better since I eat smaller portions and I had a stress test again and the doctor assured me that if I had any blockages and or something wrong like a skipped heartbeat or anything else that they would have seen it. The mind releases adrenaline because many people like myself have conditioned ourselves to expect the worst and we think too much, too fast and we over think which puts a load on the mind and fear is a SOB!!!

[@distant-dreamz2682]

dont worry you have a strong heart. panic attack can only harm those who already have some kinda heart problem..i think

[@tomgunc]

I requested a treadmill stress test and the results were phenomenal, which makes me feel super confident now that I have this information at hand not to mention I have added to my mind now after all this time that this is nothing more than my anxiety playing tricks on me. I have read a book by Dr. Claire Weekes and it was a tremendous help and the name of the book in case anyone is interested in reading an oldie but a goodie is, "Hope & Help For Your Nerves".

[@Danielle1988.]

Wow, you've calmed me so much. Thanks for this amazing video.

[@springtime445]

The more I watch your videos the more I understand that I have a problem with my para sympathetic nervous system. Kate

[@ssala691]

Thank you Doctor Gupta you help me a lot ❤ I’m sharing your video ❤ I have GERD and recently I have heart palpitations especially during night time laying down and when i finish eating