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Impact of Alcoholism on Thyroid Hormones With Special Reference to Age, Frequency and Quantity of Alcohol Consumption

Authors : Dr. Varsha Aglawe; Palak Neb

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1883

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Abstract : Alcoholism has been implicated in disrupting endocrine function, including alterations in thyroid hormone levels, which play a vital role in metabolic regulation. This study investigates the impact of alcohol consumption on thyroid hormone profiles—specifically triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)—with a special focus on age, frequency, and quantity of alcohol intake. A total of 160 male participants, categorized based on their age groups and drinking patterns, like quantity and frequency, were analyzed using blood assays to assess thyroid function. The findings indicate a significant correlation between chronic alcohol use and altered thyroid hormone levels, with more pronounced effects observed in older age groups and in individuals with higher frequency and quantity of alcohol intake. Hypothyroid-like patterns, including elevated TSH and reduced T3 and T4 levels, were more prevalent among heavy and long-term alcohol consumers. These results suggest that age-related physiological changes, combined with the intensity of alcohol exposure, may exacerbate the risk of thyroid dysfunction. There is a need for early endocrinological evaluation in individuals with chronic alcohol use to prevent or mitigate thyroid-related complications. This research contributes to a better understanding of the physiological consequences of alcoholism and may inform more targeted approaches to managing thyroid disorders in individuals with alcohol use disorders.

Keywords : Alcoholism, Thyroid Dysfunction, Endocrinology, Thyroid, Alcoholics, Hypothyroidism.

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Alcoholism has been implicated in disrupting endocrine function, including alterations in thyroid hormone levels, which play a vital role in metabolic regulation. This study investigates the impact of alcohol consumption on thyroid hormone profiles—specifically triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)—with a special focus on age, frequency, and quantity of alcohol intake. A total of 160 male participants, categorized based on their age groups and drinking patterns, like quantity and frequency, were analyzed using blood assays to assess thyroid function. The findings indicate a significant correlation between chronic alcohol use and altered thyroid hormone levels, with more pronounced effects observed in older age groups and in individuals with higher frequency and quantity of alcohol intake. Hypothyroid-like patterns, including elevated TSH and reduced T3 and T4 levels, were more prevalent among heavy and long-term alcohol consumers. These results suggest that age-related physiological changes, combined with the intensity of alcohol exposure, may exacerbate the risk of thyroid dysfunction. There is a need for early endocrinological evaluation in individuals with chronic alcohol use to prevent or mitigate thyroid-related complications. This research contributes to a better understanding of the physiological consequences of alcoholism and may inform more targeted approaches to managing thyroid disorders in individuals with alcohol use disorders.

Keywords : Alcoholism, Thyroid Dysfunction, Endocrinology, Thyroid, Alcoholics, Hypothyroidism.