Prevalence of Cerebellar Ataxia in Patients with Hypothyroidism

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of cerebellar Ataxia in patients with hypothyroidism. Materials and Methods: The design this study was cross sectional conducted Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana. This duration 6 months from July 2022–Dec 2022. Total 13 hypothyroidism were enrolled. Routine blood investigation Thyroid Function Tests done for all patients. MRI order to rule out demyelinating, vascular structural causes ataxia. All data collected predesigned questioner. Results: A total mean age 50.92±11.21 years Out total, 69.2% male 30.8% female. Clinical characteristics enrolled are given table 1-0. SD value T3, T4 TSH 50.9±11.21, 2.80±0.63 77.30±10.57 respectively. TPO antibodies test performed that shows 31.15±3.38, fall normal range. And brain also normal. Distribution on basis it found 4 (30.8%) had Practical implication: will help clinical practitioner keep mind there is chance ataxia suffering So should take care avoid such complication. There evidence has been reversed by thyroid replacement therapy. Conclusion: It concluded Hypothyroidism responsible cause Therefore early treatment be taken manifestation. Keywords: Cerebellar Ataxia, hypothyroidism,