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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERHYPOTHYROIDISM A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Sayali Nayan Zaavde* and Dr. Ashvini Deshmukh

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Abstract

Introduction: Rapidly changing lifestyle have led to the advent of lifestyle disorders like Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, etc. in the recent era. These disorders usually involve endocrine gland dysfunction and hence require long term treatment. In the present study an attempt has been made to treat the case of Hypothyroidism by Ayurvedic management. Objective: To assess clinical efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs in the management of Hypothyroidism. Methodology: A 43-year-old female patient presented complaints of weakness, lethargy, loss of hair, puffiness of face, oligomenorrhoea and backache since 1 month. Patient had no previous history of Diabetes mellitus or Hypertension. She had no family history for similar conditions. Investigations revealed TSH- 5.64mIU/ml and T3 and T4 levels within normal limits. Raised TSH levels led to the diagnosis of Hypothyroidism. Ayurvedic formulations namely Rasapachak Yoga, Rasnasaptak Kwath, Tab. Kaklarakshak Yoga and Yograj Guggul were given for a period of 2 months. Result and Conclusion: There was reduction in symptoms after taking medication for 10 days. Prominent reduction of symptoms like lethargy, oligo menorrhoea and backache was seen. Patient was advised to undergo investigation of TSH, T3 and T4 after Ayurvedic treatment of 2 months. TSH level was 4.5mIU/ml and T3, T4 levels were within normal limits. Ayurvedic management of Hypothyroidism comprised of Kapha shaman, Vaat shaman, Deepan, Pachan and Rasa dhatu dushti shaman.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Ayurvedic treatment, lifestyle disorder.