Prevalence, Predictive Factors, and Characteristics of Osteoporosis in Hyperthyroid Patients

Objective. The osteoporosis in thyroid disorder has the lowest report especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to determine the prevalence, predictive factors, and characteristics of osteoporosis in hyperthyroid patients. Method. Forty (40) hyperthyroid patients and healthy controls ages 21...

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Published in:International journal of endocrinology 2018-01, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-7
Main Authors: Adeyemo, Olusola L., Ebili, Henry O., Ogbera, Anthonia, Ale, Ayotunde O., Afe, Taiwo O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Analysis
Body mass index
Bones
Creatinine
Disease
Endocrinology
Enzymes
Fractures
Hyperthyroidism
Immunoassay
Laboratories
Males
Medical screening
Net losses
Osteoporosis
Phosphatase
Phosphatases
Phosphorus
Population
Studies
Thyroid diseases
Thyroid gland
Thyroid hormones
Thyrotropin
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Summary:Objective. The osteoporosis in thyroid disorder has the lowest report especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to determine the prevalence, predictive factors, and characteristics of osteoporosis in hyperthyroid patients. Method. Forty (40) hyperthyroid patients and healthy controls ages 21–50 years were recruited in this study. Questionnaires were administered to capture bio- and clinical data. Biochemical tests included blood, thyroid functions, intact parathyroid hormone, corrected calcium, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D tests. Bone mineral density (BMD) was also evaluated. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 21. A p value 
ISSN:1687-8337
1687-8345
DOI:10.1155/2018/3540256