Effects of stresses on serum cortisol level in Bangladeshi people.
The present study was undertaken to estimate serum cortisol level in control experimental groups in Bangladeshi people. For this purpose a total number of 55 subjects of age range (18-55) years were selected from Mymensingh Medical College Hospital during July 2003 to June 2004. Subjects included in this study were divided in to two main groups: control (n=13) and experimental (n=42). According to different types of stress the experimental group was further divided in to four subgroups: infection, psychiatric, pre and post surgery. Blood samples were collected from all subjects with aseptic precautions at 8 AM and serum cortisol concentration was measured by Radioimmunoassay method. Statistical analyses were done by using Student's 't' test. A distinct and statistically significant increased serum cortisol level was observed in infection, psychiatric disorders and post surgical group in comparison to control group (P< 0.001). While no significant difference was observed in pre surgery when compared to that of control group.
Department of Physiology, Mymensingh Medical College. drmzahid@bttb.net.bd
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Hossain
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Khalil
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000276:immunology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D001459:Bangladesh; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D016207:Cytokines; D003863:Depression / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood*; D007107:Immune System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007249:Inflammation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology*
D016207:Cytokines; D006854:Hydrocortisone