THYROID DYSFUNCTIONS AND VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AMONGST FEMALES
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Thyroid dysfunctions, Vitamin D deficiency, Females
Abstract
Background: The thyroid gland is a vital gland that is essential for promoting normal growth, regulating metabolism, promoting vitamin requirements, phosphorus and calcium metabolism. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and vitamin D deficiency in females.
Materials and method: The current cross- sectional study was carried out at the department of Department of medicine Type C hospital city karak from May 2023 to May 2024. A total of 85 female participants with thyroid gland dysfunction of different age groups were examined for vitamin D deficiency. Venous blood was taken from the individuals. Within 12 hours of collection, specimens were examined using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, Germany). Data were input into SPSS version 25.0. The Chi Square test was used to analyze categorical data.
Results: In the current study, vitamin D levels and thyroid profiles were assessed in female participants. T3 level was measured and it was found that 5 (5.8%) had excessive levels. T3 decreased level was not seen in any participant. Of the total number of examined females, 8 (9.41%) had TSH levels less than 0.4 µIU/ml, whereas 61 (71.76%) had normal TSH levels. It was found that 70% of the study participants who had their thyroid profiles tested had normal thyroid profiles. However, it was shown that 20% of females had hypothyroidism and 10% had hyperthyroidism. The number of cases of females with vitamin D deficiency was 70.58%. When thyroid dysfunction and vitamin D deficiency were linked, it was shown that vitamin D levels were not significantly (p = 0.35) associated with hypothyroidism.
Conclusion: Hypothyroidism was most prevalent (20%) in tested female’s population while 10% of them got hyperthyroidism. In addition, the majority of females (70.58%) were vitamin D deficient. There was no significant association between vitamin D deficiency and thyroid dysfunction.
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Irfan Ullah
Medical Officer Department of Medicine Type C Hospital City Karak,