But you're lucky, relatively speaking. If you were shot in the heart, your blood pressure would quickly drop, but it would take 10 to 15 seconds to lose brain function. In that time you could draw your gun, utter last words, or spend some time thinking about your unfortunate situation.
Caffeine can cause indigestion, which in turn may lead to heart palpitations. However, arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) can also cause palpitations, and this condition is more of a concern. Seek medical attention if your palpitations last longer than two or three minutes.
When they do experience indigestion, the episodes are shorter, symptoms are fewer, and the acid clears more quickly. The side you sleep on can also affect heartburn. Experts arenât quite sure why, but it seems that lying on the right side causes symptoms to last longer than lying on the left side.