4. An Irregular Heartbeat
An irregular heartbeat is always a symptom that means you should make an appointment to have it checked out, and sometimes it can be a symptom that people diagnosed with acromegaly will experience.
The overproduction of growth hormones in the body doesn’t just enlarge body parts like the jaw, hands, and feet; but will also affect other internal organs such as the heart and lungs, which become larger with time.
If you experience an irregular heartbeat and you aren’t sure what the cause could be, the right thing to do is a doctor’s appointment. If you have already been diagnosed with acromegaly and you feel any changes in your heart health, you should also see your doctor – a regular heart check-up could save your life in both cases.
Especially if you know that you have a heart condition or one that can affect your heart, taking care of it becomes something you should think about every single day.