Roemheld syndrome

As Roemheld syndrome is known in medicine reflex heart problems, the gas buildup in the intestines and in the stomach, for example, be caused by overeating, by bloating foods, or by abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, which impede normal transport of gastric contents. The Roemheld syndrome is named after the internist Ludwig von Roemheld from Gundel home, the symptoms of the early 20th century first described.

Symptoms

  • Palpitation
  • Shortness of breath
  • Anxiety
  • Hot Flashes
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Extrasystoles
  • Dizziness and insomnia

Due to the accumulation of air in the gastrointestinal tract, the diaphragm is pushed upward and can direct or indirect pressure on the heart to exercise. It can cause various heart ailments, including pain similar to angina ( chest tightness ). In severe cases it can lead to short-term impotence.

Cause

Each passage disturbance in the upper gastrointestinal tract may trigger heart trouble in the sense of Roemheld syndrome, including a paraesophageal hiatal hernia, are shifted in the parts of the stomach next to the esophagus into the chest cavity.

Therapy

Anything that reduces bloating can also be helpful against the Roemheld syndrome. These include the avoidance Flatulent food, lots of physical exercise (strengthening the diaphragm muscle) and reduction of excess weight. Various home remedies, such as swollen psyllium husks or a tea made from caraway, anise and fennel can also help to absorb air from the gut. The drug dimethicone also acts against the accumulation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract.

Swell

  • Gerd Herold, Internal Medicine, 2009 A lecture- oriented representation, p 409 ASIN: B001HW1G44
  • Disease in cardiology
  • Disease in gastroenterology
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