To Study the Deteriorating Effects of Lithium Carbonate on Thyroid Gland - A Study in Albino Rats

Background: The human thyroid gland is located in the front of neck. It consists two lobes. lobes are joined with each other by isthmus. mood stabilizer Lithium Caronate has deleterious effects on gland. Aim: To observe and report data harmful effect weight changes Methods: Sixteen rats were selected for this experimental study. rodents divided into groups. Group A comprised eight animals which given laboratory diet, B contained albinos who Tablet Carbonate powder form at a dose 60 mg/day four weeks. After completion study time sacrificed recorded compared both Results: results groups .It was reported that had highly significantly decreased after weeks ingestion than control group. Conclusion: our concluded damages glandular tissue causes its to decline. Key words: Thyroid gland, Isthmus, deteriorating