Dizziness and Nausea After Meals: Potential Causes & What to Consider

Question
Hi,

Lately I have been getting dizzy after every meal for about 30-60 minutes. At times, the dizziness is accompanied by heart palpitations and I feel pressure in my forehead and nasal areas.

What could be causing this?

Thanks!

Answer
nothing is coming to mind... some people can get gustatory rhinitis... runny nose and some congestion with eating, but this sounds like more.

With the heart palps also, it makes me wonder about some type of hormone release that is set off by eating.... those are pretty uncommon... carcinoid syndrome, etc.

But, these are complicated workups and require blood testing by someone who is well versed... talk to your primary doc and have them do it or refer to the appropriate specialist.... GI? or Endocrine?