# Severe vomiting, diarrhoea can disrupt heart rhythm 2026-08-12T18:57:48+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mumbai cardiac surgeon Dr Bipeenchandra Bhamre warns that excessive vomiting and diarrhoea can cause electrolyte loss, interfering with the heart's electrical system and potentially triggering fast or irregular heartbeats. The heart depends on potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium to regulate rhythm, and prolonged fluid loss may upset this balance. Older adults, people with heart disease and those unable to replace fluids are at greater risk. Warning signs include palpitations, severe weakness, dizziness, fainting, chest pain or confusion. Early replacement of fluids and electrolytes is advised, but persistent symptoms require medical evaluation rather than home treatment. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: cardiac risk, dehydration, diarrhoea, electrolyte imbalance, heart rhythm, vomiting Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/severe-vomiting-diarrhoea-can-disrupt-heart-rhythm/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/severe-vomiting-diarrhoea-can-disrupt-heart-rhythm/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.