Effect of Chronic Renal Dialysis on the Level of Thyroid Gland Hormones among Patients with Chronic Renal Failure

Abstract

: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of haemodialysis on thyroxin level in patients with chronic renal failure. The sample of this study included forty nine participants (28 male and 21 female). Eligible participants were patients on regular dialysis for >1 year at the time of enrollment, had no co morbidity and had no known previous thyroid dysfunction. The study was conducted in one educational hospital in Jordan. Serum level of thyroid hormones T4 and T3 were measured prior to the dialysis session and after completion. There was a statistically significant increase in the level of T3 and T4 after completion of dialysis, however, this increase did not go beyond the normal value. Haemodialysis initiate a trend for increase in the level of thyroxin hormones. Patients on chronic dialysis need vigilant assessment for thyroid function in order to prevent future complications.