Abstract
Hypothyroidism is the disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Ayurvedic management of hypothyroidism is much effective and preventive as compare to modern treatment. There is not direct reference of thyroid in Ayurveda but whereas the Galganda and Gandamala have been in the text. According to Charak presentation of multiple Granthi around the neck is called Gandamala and single swelling on the Parshav of the neck is Galganda. While analysing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism in ayurvedic view, we note there is involvement of all strotas but dominantly Rasvah Strotus. A single case study of patient 36 years female newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism presenting with symptoms weight gain, irregular menstrual cycle, stress, swelling over face since 3 months and presented in out patient department of Y.M.T trust’s ayurvedic hospital on 13th sep 2019 after patients blood investigation her TSH level on 15th sep 2019 was 14.57 and after treatment on 18th nov 2019 her TSH level was normal i.e 2.55. Hence, ayurvedic drugs of choice is more useful and best treatment in hypothyroidism.
Highlights
Hypothyroidism is the most common problem in today’s modern world
DIAGNOSIS According to Ayurveda the patient clearly shows the symptoms of galganda such as rasa dhatu dushti lakshane and kapha dhatu dushti. It was a case of hypothyrouidism i.e galganda. patient was subjected to further investigations like Hb, T3, T4, TSH and since her TSH total was 14.57 in reports, we came to conclusion that she was suffering from hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism needs to be treated as it is a clinical condition so cases should be treated patiently because like modern medicine, ayurvedic medicine takes time to normalize the value of TSH
Summary
Hypothyroidism is the most common problem in today’s modern world. The prevalence of hypothyroidism in india is 11% [1]. It is the most common disorder in daily OPD. The global incidence of hypothyroidism is increasing and disturbing way as people are exposed to more stress and strain. Fatigue, cold intolerance, hoarseness of voice, puffiness of face are the symptoms of hypothyroidism. [2] Triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine(T4) are the two hormones secreted by thyroid gland. In hypothyroidism less secretion of T3 and T4 because of there is abnormal functioning of thyroid gland. In females the disease is more common. The ratio of male female is approximately 6:1. The ratio of male female is approximately 6:1. [3]
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