‘Love me only, at all times’ – The case of a young woman with hypothyroidism

Abstract

This case report describes a 23-year-old woman who developed hypothyroidism and sought homoeopathic treatment. In this case, we adopted Kent’s approach as the patient displayed characteristic mental as well as physical general symptoms. Her primary mental characteristics were irritability and hatred toward those who offended her and a persistent feeling of being lonely. Her characteristic physical generals included desire for salt and aggravation by exposure to sunlight. Kent’s approach enabled us to select Natrum mur as the remedy. Thorough analysis and evaluation enable physicians to select the most suitable approach for any given case. This case emphasised the importance of case analysis and evaluation as an integral step after case taking. It also highlights the role of homeopathy in cases of endocrinal disorders and its efficacy in reversing pathological processes.