Role of Unani Medicine in Hyperthyroidism - A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Hyperthyroidism is a clinical and biochemical state caused by elevated thyroid hormones T3 and T4 level in the blood. It is caused due to collection of various pathological state like Toxic Adenoma, Toxic multinodular goitre, and Graves’ disease (Diffuse toxic goitre) etc., To elaborate from the perspective of Unani system of Medicine, clinical presentation of hyperthyroidism resembles abnormal temperament of bile (Su i mizaj safrawi) or abnormal hot substantial temperament (Su i mizaj har māddi). Case presentation: The subject of the study was 37 years old male. He was diagnosed as a case of hyperthyroidism. Keeping the concept of Unani system of medicine, treatment was planned which included pharmacotherapy (Khamira Sandal sāda and Anushdaru Sada). Evaluation of the patient was done before and after treatment using a thyroid profile as a tool. There was significant improvement during entire period of treatment with the respect of his symptoms and thyroid profile. Conclusion: The effect of the drugs in bringing back the temperament and humours to its normal state in function. Khamira Sandal sāda and Anushdaru Sada is effective in bringing the thyroid profile to its normal state. This case report has also illustrated the importance of understanding how drugs bring about change in the body and discovering the benefits of medicine in treating contemporary labelled disorders. Keywords: Hyperthyroidism, Sue Mizaj, Unani system of medicine, case study