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Have Difficulty Swallowing And Burning Under Left Jaw. Taking Steroids. Am Cushings Disease Survivor. Remedy?
Hi, I am 45 y o female survivor of Cushings Disease. My pituitary tumor went undiagnosed for 16 years, and it took 5 surgeries and gamma knife radiation to cure me. I ve lost 100 lbs but still am moderately obese. I am concerned about CAD since having difficulty swallowing , and a constant burning from under my left jaw down my neck and across my collarbone. Sx have been present for about a year. I had to have my adrenals removed, so I am on replacement steroids forever. Should I get some kind of cardiac workup, or does this not sound cardio-related?
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
CUSHING syndrome is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular risk factors such as systemic arterial hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes, central obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypercoagulability and Metabolic syndrome.
you should go to cardiologist and investigate thoroughly ( ECG/ECHO/STRESS TEST/ LIPID PROFILE) and control BP/LIPID.
you should go to cardiologist and investigate thoroughly ( ECG/ECHO/STRESS TEST/ LIPID PROFILE) and control BP/LIPID.
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