Management Of Subclinical Hypothyroidism Through Ayurveda: A Case Study
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Hypothyroidism falls within the domain of dhatvagni mandyajanya vyadhi, which is characterized by impaired metabolism at the Dhatu (tissue) level. A sedentary lifestyle combined with high-calorie foods that require little energy expenditure can be the cause of a disrupted metabolism. This case of subclinical hypothyroidism is selected due to its prevalence in the community. A female patient aged 29 years, a nurse by profession presented with chief complaints of fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, irregular menstrual periods, and puffiness of face for four years. She was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism with increased serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. A treatment plan was planned according to the clinical symptoms of the patient. She was treated with ayurvedic internal medications for a period of six months along with udhvartana treatment externally. The combined action of Ayurveda medicines along with udhvartana showed significant relief in the symptoms clinically along with the reduction in the thyroid hormone levels.
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