Pattern of Thyroid Dysfunction in HIV Patients
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Abnormalities of the endocrine glands functions are not uncommon in patients infected with HIV. Many studies have shown high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in HIV patients. We have undertaken this study to know pattern of thyroid dysfunction in patients registered to our ART centre. Materials and methods: 100 HIV patients registered in ARTcentre of government medical college Jammu were enrolled for study. Besides baseline investigation FT3, FT4, TSH levels and CD4 counts were assessed in all patients. Results: 64% were women and 36% were men and mean age of our study group patients was 37.19±8.79. Out of 100 seropositive HIV patients, 69% were on antiretroviral therapy. Sick euthyroid syndrome was observed in 13% patients, subclinical hypothyroidism in 9% and 78% were euthyroid. Point prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in HIV infected patients was observed to be 22%. Conclusion: Thyroid dysfunction is very common in patients infected with HIV and should be assessed in all patients, as thyroid hormones play important role not only in metabolism but also in uence immune system
Authors and Affiliations
Shalini Kotwal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP498880
- DOI 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.5218.3
- Views 62
- Downloads 0
Pattern of Thyroid Dysfunction in HIV Patients
Introduction: Abnormalities of the endocrine glands functions are not uncommon in patients infected with HIV. Many studies have shown high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in HIV patients. We have undertaken this study...
Triangle of Wound Assessment (TOWA) and its Use in Postoperative Wound Management
Wound management forma a key part of the plastic surgeon’s daily practice. In addition to being a financial burden to the patient, it is a major social and emotional problem. The key to management of any wound is proper...
Hypoplastic left Pulmonary Artery Presenting as Pulmonary Hypertension in an Adult: A Case Report
Unilateral hypoplasia or absence of a branch of the pulmonary artery is a rare anomaly usually associated with other congenital cardiac disorders. Isolated hypoplasia of unilateral pulmonary artery is still rare. Patient...
Application of SWCR Guidelines in a Case of Pressure Sore
Pressure sores are the common problems faced by the health care personnel and the family members of critically ill patients. They cause significant burden for the health care system. Even though pressure is the main reas...
Study of Association of Hematological Parameters with HbA1c and Microvascular Complications in type II Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Studies have proved that complications of diabetes particularly the microvascular complications are strongly associated with HbA1c levels [2,3]. The higher the Hba1c values the higher the chance of developing...