Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition caused by a low level of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormone plays an important role in lipid metabolism. Hence it is important to evaluate lipid profile in patients with primary hypothyroidism to evaluate the extent of derangement and intervene at the earliest. Material and Methods: Research conducted in Department of General Medicine, Government Medical College, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India. Patients at Government General Hospital, Ongole who met the research's inclusion and exclusion criteria were the subjects of this prospective study. Results: One hundred patients with a recent diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and participated in this prospective trial. They had a clinical examination and any necessary tests performed as detailed in the enclosed proforma. Patients were almost exclusively female (80%), with only 20% male. Conclusion: Patients who were recently diagnosed with Primary Hypothyroidism and were not receiving medication had higher lipid values. Patients were almost exclusively female (80%), with only 20% male. Patients with hypothyroidism tended to be younger, in their twenties and thirties.

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