Hypothyroidism among rural population: A hospital based study
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2017, Vol 22, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Thyroid dysfunctions are the most common endocrinopathies across the world. Thyroid hormones perform a wide range of functions including regulation of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins metabolism. Aims and Objectives: To StudyT3, T4 and TSH in Hypothyroidism at Tertiary health care center. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among suspected patients of thyroid diseases. Serum samples of 284 clinically suspected patients were collected who were referred to clinical biochemistry laboratory of a tertiary care hospital from rural area. The personal data was collected in a predesigned proforma which included name, age, sex, provisional diagnosis and tests required.T3, T4 and TSH was estimated by Microplate ELISA method. Results: Overall majority of the patients were females i.e. 82.05%. The majority of the female patients were from the age group of 26 to 50 yrs. i.e. 43.59 %.It was observed that in female T4 level was found to be comparatively lower in age group of >50 yrs. While T3 level was also comparatively lower in age group <25 and serum cholesterol level was found to be relatively higher in age group 26 to 50. However, in male hypothyroid patients T4, T3 level were found to be comparatively lower in age group 26 to 50 and serum cholesterol level was found relatively higher in age group >50. Conclusion: Females found to be more vulnerable for hypothyroidism showing higher percentage as compared to males. The hormonal levels are also low as compare to males.
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Vinayak Aghav, Vandana Tandle
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