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.
Causes of Acid Indigestion. There are a number of factors which can cause acid indigestion. Some of the more common etiologies/causes of acid indigestion include peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux. Although rare, gastric and pancreatic cancers can sometimes cause acid indigestion. In short, acid indigestion can be caused by disease or ulcer in the digestive tract (NIDDK, 2004).