Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Background: Hypothyroidism is widely prevalent in overweight Indian women. many associated medical conditions and complications associated with patients with hypothyroidism compared to other population. Therefore prompt diagnosis and early treatment for hypothyroidism can avoid future complications in patients, especially for subclinical hypothyroidism. Results: Hypothyroidism was found to be commoner in females as compared to males with female: male ratio of 9:1.Most common symptoms in overt hypothyroidism were breathlessness, fatigue and lethargy, while subclinical hypothyroidism patients have milder symptoms in nature. Serum total Cholesterol is borderline or slightly higher side in patients of hypothyroidism. Most of the hypothyroidism patient had positive anti tpo antibody suggestive of autoimmunity in aetiology.