Association Between Hypothyroidism and Metabolic Syndrome

Background: The aim of this study was to explore the study of thyroid function in patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) (National Cholesterol Education Program’s-Adult Treatment Panel III Criteria) in the study group and 100 subjects without metabolic syndrome in the control group. Anthropometric variables and blood pressure were taken using standardized technique and body mass index was calculated. TSH, T4 and T3 were measured using electrochemiluminescence immuno assay. Results: The overall prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with MetS was 44.00% with high prevalence of sub clinical hypothyroidism (28%). Conclusion: Hypothyroidism brawny associated with components of metabolic syndrome.