Study of Thyroid Profile in Advancing Age
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Thyroid hormone production, metabolism and action change with age. The incidence of thyroid dysfunction is increased greatly with age. It is not well documented whether mild thyroid dysfunction in the elderly causes clinical outcomes. This study has been carried out to compare the incidence of thyroid levels in the elderly and the young. Material and Methods: The present study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. The thyroid profile (free triiodothyroxine, free thyroxine and thyroid stimulating hormone) was analysed in 153 individuals not having any sign and symptoms or on any medication related to hypo or hyperthyroid. Results: Thyroid profile was performed in the young and elderly male and female patients. Among 153 patients100 were female and 53 were male. The mean age of the male subjects was 45.05 ±5.5 years whereas the mean age of females was 42.31±5.2 years. There is slight decrease in FT4 and slight increase in FT3 and TSH in females as compare to males but the differences were not significant. Thyroid profile in both men and women show a definite increase in TSH level and decrease in FT3 and FT4 level in elderly individuals as compare to young ones. All three changes were significant. Conclusion: This study suggests that serum TSH levels increases with age, due to changes of normal aging.
Authors and Affiliations
Ranjit Kaur Arora, Mary Pushpa Bara, Anil Kumar Kamal, Archana . , Pushplata . , Kumar Ashutosh
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