Iman Makki, MD - Verified provider
Hello! The combination of symptoms you are describing often referred to as post prandial symptoms can have several reasons including hypotension after eating as the body shifts the blood flow towards the digestive Tract, blood sugar shift as the body releases insulin after a high carb or sugary meal which can cause the blood sugar to drop causing palpitations and dizziness, certain food insensitivities or additives can lead to adrenaline release triggering such symptoms after eating and/or “dumping syndrome” which is when food moves rapidly from the stomach to the small intestine causing a rapid fluid shift into the gut leading to low blood pressure and compensatory palpitations. While these episodes maybe be benign having palpitations should always be evaluated by a provider to rule out any serious heart issues. Also look out for red flag symptoms that would require immediate medical attention such as chest pain/pressure, loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, wheezing, confusion or other severe symptoms.