Title: A Case control Study on Thyroid abnormalities in Chronic Kidney Disease patients
Authors: Dr Jyotshna Potta, Dr Mallikarjun, Dr Ranganadha Rao R, Dr Vijaya Lakshmi
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.37
Abstract
Introduction
Chronic kidney disease is one of the major health problems in India. In India prevalence of chronic kidney disease 17.2%. Kidneys are involved in the metabolism and elimination of thyroid hormone. The decline in renal function is accompanied by changes in the synthesis, secretion, metabolism, an elimination of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones are necessary for growth and development as well as maintenance of water and electrolytes.
Aims of the Study
- To study the thyroid abnormalities in patients with chronic kidney disease
- Estimating thyroid hormone levels i.e. T3, T4 and TSH in patients of CKD
- Estimation of serum urea and creatinine for selection of test subjects.
