Symptom 8: Rapid Heart Rate
When your heart races, it’s not always due to excitement or physical exertion. A persistent rapid heart rate, especially in the context of acalculous cholecystitis, can be a cause for concern. Known medically as tachycardia, a rapid heart rate refers to a heart beating unusually fast while at rest. It’s not about the temporary spike during exercise; it’s about consistently high beats per minute without an evident external cause.
One might wonder, what does the heart have to do with a gallbladder condition? When the body detects inflammation, as with acalculous cholecystitis, it often responds with an increased heart rate. It’s the body’s way of trying to support the inflamed area, in this case, the gallbladder.
Alongside a racing heart, individuals might also experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or even fainting. These manifestations further emphasize that the body is undergoing stress, trying to cope with an underlying issue.
While a rapid heart rate might be attributed to numerous conditions, its occurrence alongside digestive issues, jaundice, or bloating, brings the focus back to the gallbladder and potential inflammation.(8)
