Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Manifestations among Primary Hypothyroid Patient in North India
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: To study the prevalence of musculoskeletal manifestations among the primary hypothyroid patients of North India. Method: 200 primary hypothyroid patients of age group 20-80 years were selected from Rheumatology clinic, S.N. Medical College and Hospital, Agra during the period of one year August 2016 to August 2017, a detailed clinical history and physical examination was done. Various investigations and diagnostic criteria were used during study. Result: 83% (166) were female and 17% (34) were male. The mean age of the respondents (n=200) was 52.35 ± 12.36 years. Mean body weight was 69.21± 11.896. Mean duration of drug intake 2.818 years. Prevalence of osteoarthritis in this study came out to be maximum (55%) followed by RA (24%) then SLE (12.5%), Fibromyalgia (2.5%), ankylosing spondylitis (2%), MCTD(1.5%), systemic sclerosis and Sjogren’s syndrome observed in 1% study population, other musculoskeletal manifestations were Myalgia (71.5%), Stiffness and Muscle cramp (80%), Arthralgia (60%), Adhesive capsulitis (25%), Carpel tunnel syndrome (8%), Trigger finger (7%), Tarsal tunnel syndrome (2%), Dupuytren’s contracture (5%), non inflammatory back pain (30%) Conclusion: Various musculoskeletal manifestations are commonly associated with hypothyroidism. Osteoarthritis being most common followed by rheumatoid arthritis. Early detection of hypothyroidism in patients suffering from rheumatic disease and vice versa and its prompt treatment can improve the clinical outcome of disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Anjana Pandey
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP513004
- DOI -
- Views 62
- Downloads 0
Perception of Kshar Sutra Therapy among Medical Interns in Treatment of Piles and Fistula
Large population around the world is suffering from the anorectal disorders especially by piles, fistula and diverse group of pathologic conditions. There conditions are the cause of significant patient discomfort and di...
Impact of the Serum Homocysteine Levels in Patients of Vascular Dementia
Background: Vascular dementia is a degenerative cerebrovascular disorder that results from ischemic or haemorrhagic brain damage. Persons with vascular dementia are at great risk of morbidity and mortality than those wit...
Prevalence & Initiation Timing of Breast Feeding Practices with its key Determinants among Mothers of Rural Field Practice Area of a Medical Institute of Central India
Introduction: Breast milk the "Cinderella substance of the decade" is nature's most precious gift to the newborn, and equivalent of which is yet to be innovated by our scientific community despite tremendous advances in...
Primary cutaneous facial phaeohyphomycosis due to Verruconus gallopava (Ochroconus gallopava) in an immunocompetent woman from the SubHimalayas – a case report and literature review
Verruconus gallopava is a melanised environmental saprophyte. Human infections of respiratory and central nervous systems occur primarily in immunocompromised subjects. Skin and subcutaneous infections are seen when dise...
A study of fungal infections of diabetic foot in tertiary care hospital of U.P
Objective: To study the fungal infections of diabetic foot in tertiary care hospital of U.P. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Diabetic patients (70) with foot ulceration were included in the study. Samples were...