Prevalence of Hypothyroidism among Dialysis Patients in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Nazzal, Zaher
Khazneh, Emad N.
Rabi, Razan A.
Hammoudeh, Ahlam A.
Ghanem, Ahmed F.
Zaidan, Mohammed A.
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The kidney affects the thyroid gland causing various derangements in its function whenever the kidney is impaired, even with a minor imperfection in its job, and this makes dialysis patients more prone to thyroid disorders with subsequent increase in mortality and morbidity.
This study aims to assess the prevalence of thyroid disease (hypo- and hyperthyroidism) among dialysis patients and their associated factors.
Methods.
This cross-sectional study was conducted in the dialysis unit of An-Najah National University Hospital.
209 dialysis patients (60% were male, 57.6 ± 14.5 years, mean age) meeting our inclusion criteria were tested for thyrotropin (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) in addition to routine laboratory tests.
Findings.
The prevalence of hypothyroidism was assessed as 16.3% (95% CI = 11.29% to 21.3%), overt hypothyroidism was 9.1%, and subclinical hypothyroidism was 7.2%.
Subclinical hyperthyroidism prevalence was 1%, and no overt hyperthyroidism cases were reported.
We observed no significant association between thyroid state and age, gender, duration of dialysis, or weight.
Discussion.
Hypothyroidism (both subclinical and overt type) is commonly seen in dialysis patients, and its symptoms are ordinary complains even in euthyroid dialysis patients, and this warrants screening programs and more studies on the efficacy of thyroid hormone supplements.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nazzal, Zaher& Khazneh, Emad N.& Rabi, Razan A.& Hammoudeh, Ahlam A.& Ghanem, Ahmed F.& Zaidan, Mohammed A.. 2020. Prevalence of Hypothyroidism among Dialysis Patients in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nazzal, Zaher…[et al.]. Prevalence of Hypothyroidism among Dialysis Patients in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nazzal, Zaher& Khazneh, Emad N.& Rabi, Razan A.& Hammoudeh, Ahlam A.& Ghanem, Ahmed F.& Zaidan, Mohammed A.. Prevalence of Hypothyroidism among Dialysis Patients in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Nephrology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172746
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1172746