Article: AN UPDATE ON SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM, COMPLICATIONS, AND ITS MANAGEMENT BY AYURVEDIC MEDICINES: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1304100

Pages: 115-120

Author: Naveen Gautam *, Subhash Upadhyay

Abstract: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is characterized by an average level of tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) and an uncharacteristic rise of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The occurrence of hypothyroidism is about 4-5% in the developed world and about 4- 15% worldwide, which is increasing at an alarming rate. Mostly, Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) has been considered in two main categories based on the elevation in serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. The first category included a mild increase in TSH levels, i.e., 4.0–10.0 mU/l, while the second category involved a more critically increased TSH value, i.e., >10 mU/l. For overt hypothyroidism, treatment is based on symptoms, while subclinical hypothyroidism didn’t follow the same due to the asymptomatic behaviour of the disease. Additionally, subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with cardiovascular diseases, complications during pregnancy and diabetes, etc. In the current review, we mainly discussed the diagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism, possible complications, management of SCH with ayurvedic remedies, and some Yogasanas preferred in managing the disease.

Keyword: Subclinical hypothyroidism, Yogasanas, TSH, Medicinal plants.