AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM – A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Hypothyroidism is the low activity of the thyroid gland that leads to inadequate production of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder, mainly female in present era. Thyroxin is the control the general metabolism by regulating the rate of oxidation and production of energy. In Ayurveda, it can be corelated with Kapha Dosha Dushti, Rasavaha Strotasadusti, Medadushti and Manovaha Strotasa Dushti. As per Charak Samhita we can categorize hypothyroidism in Anukta Vyadhies. Vata and Kapha are two main Doshas involve in this Vyadhies. A 32 years female patient suffering from weakness, dizziness, breathlessness since last 3 years, and from last 3 months all symptoms are increase rapidly. Patient having history of thyroid disorder and under allopathic treatment since last 3 years. The present case study has focused effectiveness of ayurvedic treatment in subclinical hypothyroidism. Keywords: Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Anukta Vyadhies, Kapha Dosha.