EFFECT OF AYURVEDIC DRUG COMBINATION IN MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM – A CASE STUDY

Thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, called Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is the disorder of the endocrine system. Modern treatment is not as much effective and preventive as compare to Ayurvedic management of hypothyroidism. In the text of Ayurveda there is not direct reference of thyroid but whereas the Gandmala and Galganda. As per charak presentation, gandamala is the multiple granthi around the neck while galganda is single swelling on the parshav of the neck. While analysing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism in ayurvedic view, we note there is involvement of all strotas but dominantly Rasvah Strotus. A single case study of patient 36 years female newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism presenting with symptoms weight gain, irregular menstrual cycle, stress, swelling over face since 3 months and presented in outpatient department of Y.M.T trust's ayurvedic hospital on 13th sep 2019 after patients blood investigation her TSH level on 15th sep 2019 was 14.57 and after treatment on 18th nov 2019 her TSH level was normal i.e 2.55. Hence, ayurvedic drugs of choice is more useful and best treatment in hypothyroidism.