Determination of Serum Zinc and Phosphorus Levels in Patients with Hypothyroidism
Amrendra Mani Patel,
Saba Khan,
Ahmad Merajul Hasan Inam
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundVarious studies reported that serum zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P) levels altered in patients with hypothyroidism and vice versa, but results were found inconsistent.
AimIt was aimed to nd the association between serum Zn and P in patients with hypothyroidism. Material and
MethodIn this case-control study, a total of 100 subjects (50 newly diagnosed patients of hypothyroidism and 50 controls) were enrolled aged between 25 and 60 years. Biochemical parameters such as thyroid pro le, serum Zn, and P were… Show more
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