The Dilemma of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease.

The Dilemma of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease. J Assoc Physicians India. 2018 Jul;66(7):76-79 Authors: Chandra A Abstract Thyroid hormones are important for growth and maintenance of kidney functions. Hypothyroidism has significant health consequences. Subclinical hypothyroidism has been less well defined clinically. Prevalence among women increases with age especially those with thyroid antibodies. Subclinical hypothyroidism carries the risk of developing overt hypothyroidism, subsequent cardiovascular health risks and renal dysfunction. Continuous clinical monitoring is recommended to evaluate the therapeutic response and possible adverse effects of over treatment requiring dosage adjustment. The present article reviews the complex interaction between subclinical hypothyroidism and kidney dysfunction. PMID: 31325269 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - Category: General Medicine Tags: J Assoc Physicians India Source Type: research