Frequency and characteristics of anemia in hypothyroid patients: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Hypothyroidism leads to a metabolic slowdown that affects all body systems and significantly impacts the hematopoietic system, resulting in anemia in 20%-60% of patients. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in hypothyroid patients and describe the factors associated with anemia in those patients.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the electronic health records (EHRs) of all the patients attending the Outpatient Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022.