Abstract

*Dr. Ankita Jagdish Ballal and Dr. Jayashree Vaidya

ABSTRACT

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones, which is a common endocrinal disorder seen all over the world. It affects the metabolism of the body even at cellular level and can affect any organ virtually. The incidence of hypothyroidism is rising rapidly. Hypothyroidism is classified as Anukta vyadhi in the Charak Samhita. The two primary doshas engaged in this Vyadhi are Vata and Kapha. The current instance is one of the successful hypothyroidism cases. A 40-year-old female patient had suffered from weight gain, puffiness of face, generalized weakness, dryness of skin, hair fall, constipation, hyperacidity, and these symptoms have increased fast in the last 2 months. Patient was known case of hypothyroidism for 4 years and has been on allopathic medication for the same. After two months of Ayurvedic treatment, the patient received Most of the symptoms of the condition were relieved, and the TSH level was lowered. The present case study has focused on effectiveness of Ayurvedic management in primary hypothyroidism.