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Surface electromyographic findings in newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients
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A.LALITHAMMA, VADIVEL.S
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Background: Musculoskeletal symptoms are observed in 30% to 80% of patients with hypothyroidism Objectives: The objective of the present study was to find out the skeletal muscle involvement in newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients and to observe the effect of treatment on the same. Methods & materials: 50 newly diagnosed hypothyroidism cases were included in the study. Serum analysis was performed to confirm the hypothyroid state in all subjects. EMG was performed by NeuroStim-NS2, EMG/EP/NCV, and MEDICAID SYSTEMS to find out the skeletal muscle involvement. Results: Duration and amplitude of MUPs of surface electromyography were reduced in newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients but after 3 months of treatment duration was normal and statistically significant on both sides. But amplitude was not changed and statistically not significant. Conclusion: Decrease in amplitude of motor unit potentials in hypothyroid patients is one of the evidence to myopathy.
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Surface Electromyography, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Thyroxin.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.12.03.026
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