Abstract

Dr. S. Karunakara Moorthi, Dr. Raja Manoharan*, Dr. Kumaravel

ABSTRACT

Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid dysfunction that affects people globally. At present thyroid disease form the second most common endocrine disorder in India next only to diabetes mellitus. It occurs more in females; and the risk increases with age and those with a family history of thyroid problem. The main line of allopathic system of medicine is to provide thyroid hormone for the rest of life of the patient. Homoeopathy is the best holistic therapy for hypothyroidism. We report a case of 19 year old female presented with enlarged thyroid gland with throat pain occasionally, and irregular menses treated effectively with homoeopathic medicines without any conventional supplement. The TSH report confirmed the diagnosis of hypothyroidism. After case taking, Natrium Muriaticum 200 C was prescribed on the basis of totality of symptoms. TSH reports during follow up visit and the symptomatic improvement provided documentary evidence about the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines to stimulate thyroid gland to produce normal production of hormone.