Prevalence and Awareness of Hyperthyroidism among Endocrine Disordered Patients of Bangladesh

Abstract

Thyroid disorder is the second most common endocrine disorder in women both in the developed and less developed world and it is rising significantly. So, a study was conducted on 273 endocrine disordered patients in 6 renowned institutions to know the prevalence of Hyperthyroidism, common symptoms, their diagnostic pattern, treatment pattern, knowledge level and also their awareness regarding these diseases in Bangladesh. This survey was conducted by face to face interview of patients and on the basis of their prescriptions and medical test reports and Obtained data are analyzed by Microsoft excel. Among 173 endocrine disordered patients the prevalence of hyperthyroidism patients in our country is 81.68%. Women are the main victim of hyperthyroidism (73%). The highest suffering age was 21-40 years. 14% provided positive family history and 50% of them got from their mother. The most common diagnosis test is blood test (100%) because it is effective and cheap. Hyperthyroidism having patients are treated mainly with antithyroid drugs (Carbimazol) because most of the patients in our country are subclinical patients. Majority, patients 85% were educated they are at least to primary level, so they were conscious about their diagnosis and were found to take medication timely. But unfortunately their knowledge level about their disease history and perception about recovery was not so satisfactory. Majority had difficulty in sleep (63.8%) and memory loss, weight loss, fatigue, agitation as their symptoms. Prevalence of hyperthyroidism among endocrine patients in this study is very high also. From our so study we find that, knowledge level of patients of our country is relatively poor and needs to be improved. So, some steps should be taken by the authority with the help of professionals to make them aware of this disease.