Hypothyroidism and dysfunction of peripheral nervous system

Authors

  • Farjana Ahmed Lecturer, Dept of Physiology, Dhaka National Medical College
  • Jalal Uddin Chowdhury Professor & Head, Department of Physiology, Dhaka National Medical College
  • Mohammed Nayem Associate Professor (CC), Department of Physiology, Dhaka National Medical College
  • Arifuzzaman Chowdhury Medical officer, Depart of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v22i1.78091

Keywords:

Hypothyroidism, Peripheral Nervous System

Abstract

Current research indicates peripheral nerve dysfunction is a well-documented feature of clinical hypothyroidism. In hypothyroid patients, median motor and sensory nerves are commonly affected. Sensorimotor nerve conduction impairment occurs in hypothyroidism and the degree of impairment might be related to the degree of thyroid deficiency. It is suggested that neuropathy is not an uncommon manifestation in the newly diagnosed hypothyroidism

J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2016; 22 (01): 53-55

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Published

2016-03-30

How to Cite

Ahmed, F., Chowdhury, J. U., Nayem, M., & Chowdhury, A. (2016). Hypothyroidism and dysfunction of peripheral nervous system. Journal of Dhaka National Medical College & Hospital, 22(1), 53–55. https://doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v22i1.78091

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Review Articles