Ayurveda managements and reverse of hypothyroidism – a case study

Thyroid disease is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders worldwide. Hypothyroidism can result from any of a variety of abnormalities that lead to insufficient synthesis of thyroid hormones. Thyroid dysfunction prevalence is rising at an alarming rate in Indian population, more prevalent among the females. In modern science, the treatment of hypothyroidism is done by thyroxine hormone therapy for long time but this medication can lead to several side effects like chest pain or discomfort, difficult or labored breathing, extreme fatigue, irritability etc. However in recent times, hypothyroidism can be well managed with Ayurvedic medication.In present study, a hypothyroid case has been treated successfully with combination of Kanchanar guggulu, Shiva gutika, Triphala guggulu The present case study has focused effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines in primary hypothyroidism.