Relation between ABO Blood Groups and Thyroid Diseases of patients at Albedya city Libya

Abstract

Introduction: In recent decades  Several studies have been directed to investigate the association between blood groups and thyroid disorders.As any  disorders in the thyroid gland may affect several body functions, such as differentiation, growth and reproduction through cooperative effect with other hormones. However, thus far, the findings of these studies have been contradictory. This investigation aims to examine the prevalence of different blood groups among patients with thyroid disorders.

Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between thyroid gland diseases and gender, age and blood groups in patients in Albedya city, Libya.

Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 204 patients who had thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. We recorded demographic information, which included age, sex, test of thyroid hormone , and the patient's blood type.

Results:Out of a total of 204  subjects (90.2%) were female and (9.8) were male ,28 of subjects (13.8%) were normal, 107 of subjects (57.8%) were hyperthyroidism, and 69 subjects (33.8%) were hypothyroidism. Among the patients, 41.7% of the total subjects had blood group O+, 2% had blood group A+, 13.2% had blood group B+, and 64% had blood group AB- There was significant association between thyroid disorders and blood group (P=0.021).

Conclusion: subjects with O+ blood type exhibited a higher frequency of thyroid dysfunction compared to those with other blood types.