Abstract
Background: Thyroid hormone abnormalities are the commonest endocrine disorder in India and also the commonest preventable cause of mental retardation, so we want to determine the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in children at kurnool district. Materials and Methods: A hospital based prospective observational study performed in new born and children below 18 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria visiting the pediatric OPD and IPD in Viswabharathi medical college, Kurnool if they had clinical suspicion of thyroid dysfunction. If suspicion of hypothyroidism, Free T4, Total T4, TSH levels and if suspicion of hyperthyroidism Free T3 and TSH were done. Results: Out of 70 case 3 cases (4.3%) are hyperthyroidism and 67 cases (95.7%) are hypothyroidism in these 3 (4.3%) cases had family history of thyroid disorders, male to female ratio was 1.3:6 and prevalence rate was high in the age group of 10 - 12 years 32.9% (23 cases). 13 (18.6%) cases had thyroid enlargement and 48 (68.57%) cases had anaemia. Treatment was started according to standard guidelines. Conclusion: The higher prevalence rate of thyroid disorders in childhood that to in female children and age group of 10 - 12 years in and around kurnool. Hence, screening of all new-borns and children should be mandatory as early diagnosis and treatment helps in prevention of complications of thyroid disorders. KEY WORDS: Free T3, Free T4, Goiter, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid stimulating hormone.
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