Subclinical Hypothyroidism Age & Sex Distribution Association with Some Symptoms & Lab Investigations

Abstract: To determine the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroid in our population and to determine the clinical character of those patients. To determine age and sex distribution of sub clinical hypothyroidism cases to determine the association of sub clinical hypothyroidism with some clinical symptoms and some biochemical lab investigations. Methods: Retrospective study where we reviewed all thyroid function test done in our hospital from 2009- mid of 2015. Results: the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism is 7% and more common in female. Conclusions: subclinical hypothyroidism is not rare and associated with hyperlipidemia and ischemic heart disease and should be treated if indicated. Keywords: Subclinical Hypothyroid, All Thyroid Function, Biochemical Lab. Title: Subclinical Hypothyroidism Age & Sex Distribution Association with Some Symptoms & Lab Investigations Author: Prof. Abdulrahman Alshaikh, Dr.Hind Sajdi Alatawi, Dr. Alshaymaa Abdulrahman Alshaikh International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Research Publish Journals

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