Title: A Study of Mineral Status in Hypothyroidism

Authors: Vasanthan.M., Vinodhini.V.M., Gayathri.B.

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i11.66

Abstract

Objective: To estimate serum calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in hypothyroidism and to compare the same in normal thyroid function.

Materials and Methods: The study involved 35 controls with normal thyroid function and 35 subjects with hypothyroidism, of age group 20-45 years. The serum samples were analyzed for parameters and their respective methods.

Result: Serum calcium was found decreased and serum phosphorus was increased in hypothyroidism. The study also showed a relatively lower magnesium levels among the hypothyroid patients.

Conclusion: The study underlines the necessity for patients with hypothyroidism to be monitored for mineral status to avoid the respective complications.

Keywords: Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, hypothyroidism.

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Corresponding Author

Dr B. Gayathri

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre,

SRM IST, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, India

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