Open AccessPrevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Hypothyroidism in a Population Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis
Author(s) -
Klara Paudel
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/7821.4246
Subject(s) - medicine , hemodialysis , kidney disease , pericardial effusion , population , pediatrics , thyroid , pleural effusion , environmental health
The prevalence of hypothyroidism in persons with chronic kidney disease is documented to be higher, compared to the normal population. However, no data is available about the prevalence rate of hypothyroidism among hemodialysis patients in Nepal.