Anxiety in Hypothyroidism: High Prevalence and Significant Treatment Response in a Rural Nepalese Cohort

Anxiety is highly prevalent among hypothyroid patients in this rural Nepalese setting. Levothyroxine therapy substantially alleviates these anxiety symptoms. For practitioners in rural and remote settings, these findings underscore the importance of managing the psychiatric dimensions of hypothyroidism. Integrating anxiety assessment into routine hypothyroidism care is essential for improving patient outcomes in rural settings.