Patient's question:
The big sister in the unit has been constantly running to the bathroom these past two days, non-stop. I asked her, and she said it was a heart attack that brought on the diarrhea. Does a heart attack cause diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
When heart disease reoccurs, some patients may also experience symptoms of diarrhea. These situations are often caused by heart disease triggered by nausea and vomiting. During severe nausea and vomiting, the body's fluids are depleted significantly, leading to electrolyte imbalances, which in turn disrupt heart rate regulation. Therefore, patients with heart disease must pay close attention to their diet to avoid nausea and vomiting.