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BALANCING THYROID HARMONY: A HOLISTIC JOURNEY WITH AYURVEDA- A CASE STUDY

Vd. Chandrika Urs P.*, Vd. Seema Sajjanar, Vd. Swarnalatha and Vd. Deepshikha Kumari

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Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a prevalent endocrine condition linked to multisystemic conditions. The traditional medical system of Ayurveda provides Holistic approaches for treating these kinds of ailments. Present case is of a female patient aged about 23years, who was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism associated with severe unilateral headache and K/C/O obesity. Trividha, Astavidha, Dashavidha Pareeksha were conducted and observed vitiation of Kapha and Vata causing Srotosangha and Rasa-Medo dhatu dushti. Accordingly, the treatment approach was planned along with prescribed wholesome diet and regimen. Patient was treated with Ayurvedic therapies such as Deepana, Pachana, Shodhana (Vamana), Samsarjana followed by Shamana and Rasayana chikitsa. A significant result was noted after treatment in terms of Reduction in level of TSH from 7.95μIU/ml to 3.28μIU/ml, Weight from 102.6kg to 96 kg immediately after Vamana and further reduced to 90kg after 2months, Headache from 90% to 2% and there was no recurrence after the treatment until recent follow up. A satisfactory improvement observed in overall health of the patient proving significant efficacy of Principle based holistic approach of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Vamana, Rasayana, Shamana, Principle based treatment.