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Observational Study on Thyroid Function Status in Patients attending a Tertiary Care Hospital
Artigo | IMSEAR | ID: sea-188997
ABSTRACT
Thyroid disorders constitute the commonest endocrine abnormality. 42 million people in India are suffering from thyroid disorders.

Methods:

The present hospital-based study was conducted upon 136 patients reporting to OPD of VIMS, Pawapuri to evaluate their thyroid function status. Detailed history was taken along with blood sample collection after overnight fast for estimation of thyroid hormones.

Results:

Majority of the patients belonged to the age group of 20-40 years (47.8%). Male female ratio was 3.69. 71.3% of the patients were euthyroid. 19.8% patients were hypothyroid of which 13.2% were clinically euthyroid, 3.7% suffered from subclinical hypothyroidism and 2.9% had primary hypothyroidism. 9.4% were hyperthyroid of which 5.1% had central hyperthyroidism, 2.9% suffered from primary hyperthyroidism, and 0.7% each had subclinical hyperthyroidism and T3 thyrotoxicosis.

Conclusion:

Hypothyroidism is alarmingly high in this region with higher prevalence in women.

Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Artigo