Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted for assessing lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in hypothyroid patients in Rohilkhand Region. Materials & methods:50 hypothyroid patients were enrolled. 50 age and gender matched healthy controls were also enrolled.Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients was obtained. A Performa was made and complete medical and family history of all the patients was recorded separately. Blood samples were obtained and Thyroid Profileand LDH were evaluated among both healthy controls and hypothyroid patients. Results: Mean LDH among patients of hypothyroid group and control group was 312.8 U/L and 513.7 U/L respectively. While comparing the results statistically between hypothyroid group and control group, significant results were obtained. Conclusion: Thyroid is affected with alteration in LDH levels.