“EXPLORING THE ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN HYPOTHYROID MANAGEMENT: - A CASE REPORT”
Dr. Deepti S. Patil*, Dr. Krathi, Dr. Parikshitha and Dr. Rachana C.
ABSTRACT
Hypothyroidism, a most common endocrine disorder, characterized by an underactive thyroid gland leading to various metabolic disturbances. Weight gain, infertility, depression, etc are some of the symptoms of the disease. Conventional management primarily relies on synthetic thyroid hormone replacement therapy, causing long term complications. Whereas in Ayurveda this is attributed to the function of Agni. As per Charaka Samhita, we can categorize it under Anukta vyadhi.[1] Clinical symptoms of this disease closely resemble to Agnimandya and symptoms precipitated consequently. Proper understanding of the disease in terms of Ayurveda is essential for successful management of Hypothyroidism without complications. Case report: A 26-year-old female patient visited with complaints of dysmenorrhea, gradual weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation and insomnia. She is a known case of hypothyroidism with elevated thyroid stimulating hormone levels. She was effectively treated with an Ayurvedic treatment approach for 5months
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