THYROID GLAND DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND IT's MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA
Dr. Shankar Lal Verma*, Dr. Peeyush Pareek, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sharma, Dr. Purushottam Das Sharma, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Deepa
ABSTRACT
Hypothyroidism is emerging as a common health concern in India as well as worldwide. An autoimmune cause accounts for approximately 90% of adult hypothyroidism mostly due to Hashimoto’s disease. In Ayurveda, autoimmune disease can be compared with Dhatugata Ama with vitiation of Tridosha. This study aimed to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management including Shodhana Karma in hypothyroidism in pediatric age. It is a single case study. A 15-year female child has already been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 6 years proceed to the Ayurvedic hospital. And she was treated with Virechana Karma followed by internal medications. Laboratory investigations were carried out after treatment with satisfactory outcome.
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