Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Hypothyroid Patients in Bhusawal City: An Observational Study
Abstract
Aim: To find out the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among hypothyroid patients in Bhusawal city.
Relevance of study: Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that affects both CNS and PNS. Patients assumes that the symptoms like tingling, numbness and paresthesia are due to anemia and hyperlipidemia, so they ignore them. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a treatable condition and hence this study aims to determine the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with hypothyroidism.
Methodology: In this cross-sectional study 151 patients of diagnosed hypothyroidism not on medications were included according to inclusion & exclusion criteria. Evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome was done using the CTS-6 Evaluaton Tool.
Result: Out of 151 hypothyroid patients, prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome was found in 12 patients. The study resulted that 7.94% of hypothyroid patients were prevalent for CTS, in which 10 were females and 2 were males.
Conclusion: The prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Hypothyroid Patients is relatively less i.e. 7.94%. Females affected more than the males.
How to Cite This Article
Neha Rane, Dr. Ashwini S Kalsait, Dr. Jaywant Nagulkar, Dr. Surbhi Hindocha (2024). Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Hypothyroid Patients in Bhusawal City: An Observational Study . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 5(6), 310-313.