Prevalence of Dysthyroidism in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients in Niger

Introduction: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) and its treatment by hemodialysis lead to complex metabolic disturbances, including thyroid dysfunction. These disorders, often neglected, can worsen patients’ prognosis. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and characteristics of dysthyroidism in chronic hemodialysis patients in Niger. Methodology: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study over a 6-month period. The study population consisted of all chronic haemodialysis patients presenting with dysthyroidism during the study period. Epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary variables were studied