Prevalence of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Metabolic Syndrome and Correlation with Its Components

Abstract

Aim:The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in the patients with Metabolic syndrome.To find the correlation of Subclinical hypothyroidism with the various components of metabolic syndrome. Methodology: Cross sectional study-a single centre observational study over 100 patients and 50 controls of the age group of 20 to 75 years. Results: Observations for metabolic syndrome patients (cases) versus Healthy controls.Observations of thyroid function tests in Metabolic syndrome Vs Healthy controls.Observations for Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Metabolic syndrome Vs Healthy controls.Corelation of various components of MetS with Subclinical Hypothyroidism. Conclusions: study clearly indicates and emphasizes a diehard need for investigating the presence of thyroid dysfunction while managing patients with MetS.