Article: MANAGEMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDITIS WITH AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION: A CASE REPORT

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17247

Pages: 35-37

Author: Rani Gupta *

Abstract: Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder characterized by reduced thyroid hormone production. While levothyroxine remains the standard allopathic treatment, it is often administered lifelong and may not address underlying symptoms and metabolic imbalances. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach that restores metabolic balance by correcting the root cause, particularly Agnimandya (digestive/metabolic weakness), Shotha (inflammation) and Dosha vitiation. A 21-year-old female patient presented with classic symptoms of hypothyroidism like weight gain, fatigue, digestive issues, hair fall and disturbed sleep. She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism based on elevated TSH levels (11.5 µIU/mL). Over a one-year period, the patient experienced marked symptomatic relief, and laboratory investigations confirmed normalization of thyroid function (TSH reduced to 2.47 µIU/mL). This case demonstrates the potential of Ayurvedic treatment to successfully manage hypothyroidism by correcting Agni, reducing Ama and Shotha, and addressing dosha imbalances.

Keyword: Autoimmune thyroiditis, Ayurveda, Galganda, Hypothyroidism, Agnimandya.