Are heart palpitations a part of irritable bowel syndrome?
Yes it can be, because Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is usually
created by stress, thus, stress can cause heart palpitations, but
this doesn't mean you will have a heart attack or stroke. IBS and
heart palpitations can be helped a great deal by good diet,
exercise (yoga is a good source of Tai Chi) walking and taking some
calming moments for yourself throughout the day. Also learning
about Cognitive Therapy will help give you the tools to deal with
daily stress which most of us go through. Also stay away from
caffeine which is pop, coffee, tea, chocolate. Alcohol (stimulant)
can also cause heart palpitations and irritate your IBS. If you
love a morning coffee or tea then have it, but drink a full glass
of water afterward. If you really need chocolate or want to go out
and have a few drinks then you know that heart palpitations may
follow and so deep breath to calm things down.