Heart stumbling through the thyroid gland
In the context of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyrosis), so-called extrasystoles, i.e. extra intermediate beats of the heart, which are perceived as heart stumbling, can occur. Since the thyroid hormone accelerates the heartbeat, too much of this hormone can disturb the rhythm of the heart to such an extent that extrasystoles occur. These should no longer occur when the hyperthyroidism is treated.
If the cause of the heart stumbling is due to hyperthyroidism, this is one of the so-called extracardiac causes, i.e. causes that are not due to a malfunction of the heart itself. In addition to the heart stumbling, a very high pulse rate can also occur in general, also triggered by the thyroid hormones. An overactive thyroid gland can manifest itself not only in the symptoms of the heart but also in unwanted weight loss.
In addition, in many cases there is an increase in blood pressure. The influence of thyroid hormones increases the activity of the cardiovascular system in the case of hyperfunction. This can then also manifest itself in heart stumbles.
Heart stumbling through stomach
To understand how the stomach can influence the rhythm of the heart, one must first understand the position of the heart and stomach in relation to each other. The heart lies directly on the diaphragm, while the stomach lies directly below the diaphragm. In addition, the esophagus passes through the diaphragm.
Due to this close position to each other, the organs can influence each other. In the so-called Roemheld syndrome, an increased gas formation in the stomach and intestines leads to an increase in pressure in the area of the abdomen. As a result, not only is the abdomen inflated but the diaphragm is also pressed upwards.
This naturally also presses the heart, so that extra beats can occur, which are perceived as heart stumbling. The excessive gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract is mainly caused by excessive eating. Particularly highly bloated foods such as cabbage, legumes, dried plums, fatty meat, camembert and beans in excess can lead to a strong gas development.
This is also promoted by metabolic diseases such as lactose and fructose intolerance.A disturbance of the gallbladder function can also lead to over-inflation. In addition to heart stumbling, dizziness and angina pectoris can also occur in Roemheld syndrome. In very severe cases, there may also be a brief loss of consciousness, which disappears by itself (syncope). You can find detailed information on this topic at Heart stumbling after a meal
