Males are at a higher or an equal risk of developing thyroid conditions as females: Indus Health Plus

The abnormal and urgent need of addressing the disease in male was 13 per cent and 3 per cent while 12 per cent and 3 per cent was in females

Indus Health Plus has observed thyroid trends based on the healthcare check-ups conducted. The observation is on thyroid disorders from the period April 2021 – Jan 2022 of a sample size of 9000. Based on the reports, the abnormal and urgent percentages were slightly higher in males than females. The abnormal and urgent need of addressing the disease in male was 13 per cent and 3 per cent while 12 per cent and 3 per cent was in females. Moreover, it is important to note that out of all, 5 per cent of the people undergoing the test were in the borderline category which means that they required regular follow up and screening for thyroid conditions. It is important to note that males are higher or equally prone to the disease than females and regular monitoring of symptoms and health checkups are suggested to males as well, for an early detection of the disorder.

To highlight the causes, Amol Naikawadi, JMD & Preventive Healthcare Specialist, Indus Health Plus said, “It is believed that women are more prone to thyroid imbalances than men but to the contrary, our studies revealed that men are equally susceptible to this disorder. Thyroid not only affects the level of thyroid hormones but also impacts other body parts. Family history, presence of co morbidities, other autoimmune diseases, stress, viral infections, exposure to radiation can all trigger thyroid hormone disturbances. Getting a thyroid function test helps in diagnosing any thyroid gland imbalance.”

“Treatment can then be planned depending upon the level of the hormones detected in the tests. Sometimes, there is a subclinical stage meaning that the individual has a risk of developing thyroid disorders although currently the hormones are in normal range. People tend to ignore or are less aware of the predisposition of the disease. Hence, it is very important to go through timely checkup and in case of any abnormality detected in the thyroid profile tests should be discussed with a physician or an endocrinologist. Additonally, genetic screening can determine genetic predisposition to thyroid imbalance. As per an individual’s genetic risk, taking preventive measures & making lifestyle modifications at an early age can help in delaying the onset of the disease”, he added

Indus Health Plus also conducted a study based on 9500 genetic tests. The data showed that 24 per cent males and 25 per cent females have a genetic tendency to develop thyroid imbalance.