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目的分析老年人便秘与甲状腺功能减低的相关性。方法回顾性分析作者2011年1月~2012年12月接触到的5例以便秘为首发症状的老年甲状腺功能减低患者诊断治疗经过。结果 5例患者便秘症状经饮食调节及对症治疗效果不明显,确诊后经左旋甲状腺素治疗症状明显改善。结论甲状腺功能低下为老年人常见病,便秘为该病常见的症状,二者的相关性常被忽视,对顽固性便秘的老年患者应考虑到甲状腺功能减低的可能而做相关检查。
Objective To analyze the correlation between constipation and hypothyroidism in the elderly. Methods A retrospective analysis of the author from January 2011 to December 2012 exposure to 5 cases of constipation as the first symptom of senile hypothyroidism diagnosis and treatment of patients. Results The symptoms of constipation in 5 patients were not obvious after diet adjustment and symptomatic treatment. Symptoms of levothyroxine after the diagnosis were significantly improved. Conclusions Hypothyroidism is a common disease in the elderly. Constipation is a common symptom of the disease. The correlation between the two is often neglected. The elderly patients with intractable constipation should be considered for possible hypothyroidism.