Man in his 60s with declining kidney function found to have thyroid disorder
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A man in his 60s was told he might have stage 3 chronic kidney disease after a health check revealed a decline in his kidney function index (eGFR). Further tests showed he had hypothyroidism. After one month of thyroid hormone replacement therapy, his kidney function improved. Dr. Ho I-cheng, a family medicine physician at Shutian Clinic, warns that there are many causes for declining kidney function, and thyroid abnormalities are one possible cause. It is crucial to identify and treat the root cause to prevent deterioration that could lead to dialysis.