Re: GRAVES'DISEASE

Posted By CCF CARDIO  MD - DLB on November 21, 1998 at 16:12:44:

In Reply to: GRAVES'DISEASE posted by RENEE  on November 21, 1998 at 15:42:59:






I've been experiencing a popping in my throat,kinda like when your arm or leg pops or cracks,but in my throat.It's kinda disturbing! I have graves' disease could this symptom be related to that? should i be concerned? It started about a month ago. Never had the popping before that.
                                   Thanks,
                                      Renee
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Dear Renee
Patients with Graves disease are predisposed to fast/irregular heart rhythms. You should go to your doctor and mention your symptoms and have a thorough evaluation.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature.  Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor.  If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.