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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2016

Assessment of renal function and electrolytes in patients with thyroid dysfunction in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.

Nardos Abebe, Tedla Kebede, Mistire Wolde

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  1. Hypothyroidism and Kidney Function: A Mendelian Randomization Study.Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association · 2020
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Nardos AbebeBethzatha Advanced Medical Laboratory and Registered Assessor of ISO 15189, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Tedla KebedeDepartment of Internal medicine, College of Health Science, Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia.
Mistire WoldeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Science, Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa University · ET

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introductionStudies demonstrated that abnormal thyroid functions may result in decreased or increased kidney size, kidney weight, and affect renal functions. In this regard, studies on the association of abnormal thyroid functions and renal function tests are scarcely found in Ethiopia.

objectiveTo assess renal function and electrolytes in patients with thyroid dysfunction, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

methodsCross sectional study was conducted from March 21/2015-May 27/2015 at Arsho Advanced Medical Laboratory. During the study period, 71 patients with thyroid dysfunction were eligible, and socio demographic data collected by structured questionnaire. Then blood sample was collected for thyroid function tests, renal function and blood electrolyte analysis. The collected data was analyzed by SPSS version 20. ANOVA and binary logistic regression were employed to evaluate the mean deference and associations of thyroid hormone with renal function and electrolyte balances.

resultsAmong the renal function tests, serum uric acid, and creatinine mean values were significantly decreased in hyperthyroid patients; whereas, eGFR mean value was significantly increased in hyperthyroid study patients (P<0.05). Meanwhile, from the electrolyte measurements made, only the mean serum sodium value was significantly increased in hyperthyroid study participants. Binary logistic regression analysis on the association of thyroid dysfunction with electrolyte balance and renal function tests indicated that serum sodium, creatinine, eGFR values and hyperthyroidism have a statistical significant association at AOR 95% CI of 0.141(0.033-0.593, P=0.008); 16.236(3.481-75.739, P=0.001), and 13.797(3.261-58.67, P=0.001) respectively.

conclusionThe current study reveals, thyroid abnormalities may lead to renal function alterations and also may disturb electrolyte balance. Knowledge of this significant association has worthwhile value for clinicians, to manage their patients' optimally.

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AdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesElectrolytesEthiopiaFemaleHumansKidney DiseasesKidney Function TestsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesThyroid DiseasesThyroid Function TestsThyroid HormonesElectrolytesThyroid Hormonesblood electrolyterenal function testsThyroid dysfunction

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