Symptom 6: Rapid Heart Rate
The heart, in all its rhythmic glory, is the unsung maestro of our body’s orchestra. Each beat is meticulously timed, ensuring that life-sustaining blood courses through our veins. But what happens when this rhythm goes awry? When, instead of a harmonious melody, there’s a frantic drumming?
Dieulafoy’s lesion, with its potential for significant blood loss, can be a primary conductor of this accelerated tempo. A rapid heartbeat, medically termed tachycardia, isn’t just a random occurrence. It’s the heart’s desperate attempt to compensate for the reduced blood volume by pumping more frequently. It’s trying, in essence, to maintain the body’s status quo in the face of adversity.
Diving deeper into the science, with reduced blood, there’s a diminished supply of oxygen reaching vital organs. The heart intuitively tries to speed up the circulation to ensure every organ gets its share of the life-giving element. However, this isn’t sustainable and is akin to a car redlining – it’s a sign of stress.
A rapid heart rate, when viewed through the lens of Dieulafoy’s lesion, is a poignant reminder of our body’s interconnectedness. It underscores the balance our body constantly seeks and the lengths it will go to, quite literally, keep the beat going. (6)
