Study of Serum Electrolytes in Hypothyroid patients attending Tertiary care hospital

Dr. P Divya Gayatri; Dr G Rajeswari

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

Study of Serum Electrolytes in Hypothyroid patients attending Tertiary care hospital

Dr. P Divya Gayatri, Dr G Rajeswari

Abstract :

Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition resulting from inadequate synthesis of the thyroid hormones. Estimation of Serum electrolytes is used to identify imbalance of electrolytes, fluid or pH in the body. The main aim of the study is to analyse and evaluate the serum electrolytes (Na+, K+) in hypothyroid patients and to compare with age and sex matched controls. A prospective study was conducted on 60 population, of which, 30 hypothyroid patients with decreased serumT3 ,T4 & increased serum TSH concentration done at Biochemistry Department ,GGH ( a tertiary care hospital) Kakinada and compared with 30 healthy controls. Results of this study showed, significant decrease of serum Na+ and an increase in serum K+ in hypothyroid patients. Conclusion: This study suggests that hypothyroidism is strong linked with the electrolyte imbalance. Regular monitoring of electrolytes will be of great benefit to prevent complications associated with hypothyroidism