Study of haematological parameters in hypothyroid patients in a tertiary care hospital

Dr. Jayita Dasgupta (Ghosh); Dr. Sambit Dasgupta

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

Study of haematological parameters in hypothyroid patients in a tertiary care hospital

Dr. Jayita Dasgupta Ghosh , Dr. Sambit Dasgupta

Abstract :

Hypothyroidism is the most common functional disorder of thyroid gland. Substantial increase in primary hypothyroidism has been reported in the past few years especially among women with Kolkata recording the highest prevalence of hypothyroidism (21.67%) among Indian cities. Hence the present study was undertaken in Kolkata to find out the association between hematological parameters and primary hypothyroidism. In our cross sectional observational hospital based study we found decreased levels of hematological parameters like Hb%, PCV, MCV,MCH, MCHC and RDW in thyroid dysfunction patients. This suggested that abnormal levels of thyroid hormones may predispose patient to anaemia, predominantly normocytic normochromic anemia. These abnormalities should be investigated early and corrected. People with thyroid disorders should have routine screening of haematological, biochemical and hormonal profile assay with simultaneous proper management of this metabolic disease with iodine-rich foods and supplements.