Thyroid disorders in elderly: A comprehensive review

Dis Mon. 2021 Nov;67(11):101223. doi: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2021.101223. Epub 2021 Jun 19.

Abstract

The approach to management of thyroid disorders in the elderly differs from that for younger individuals: it considers frailty of the population, coexisting medical illness and medications, clearance rate of medications and drug-drug interactions along with target organ sensitivity to the treatment. We present a comprehensive review of literature for the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, and management of thyroid disorders in the elderly.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / etiology
  • Autoantibodies / blood
  • Biotin / adverse effects
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Humans
  • Longevity
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / etiology
  • Thyroid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Thyroid Diseases / therapy*
  • Thyroid Gland / drug effects
  • Thyroid Gland / physiology*
  • Thyroid Hormones / blood
  • Vitamin B Complex / adverse effects

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Thyroid Hormones
  • Vitamin B Complex
  • Biotin