The patient consulted Jiva doctor for treatment of Hypothyroidism. Since diagnosis, the patient had been taking prescribed allopathic medicine without fail. Despite that, her TSH level increased to 22 iu/ml from 14 within three months while T3 and T4 remained normal. A few months ago, she had put on extra weight, but by the time of consultation, her weight had become normal.In addition to Thyroid, she had been suffering from swelling in her body and severe hair fall for which she tried multiple things, both externally and internally. In other issues, she complained of progressive dried skin that was badly affecting her heels and there were a lot of cracks. With all such conditions, she decided to discontinue the allopathic medicine as it was not proving beneficial in managing the problem. The patient had been suffering from Hypothyroidism for one year.Physical/ Systemic FindingsBM – One time, regular and clear, Appetite – normal Urine -normal, Gas-No, Acidity – No, Sleep – Normal Mind – Stressed, Memory – Normal, Sweat-Less, Menstruation – NormalH/0 Past illness / Family HistoryNo specific personal or family history was shared.She was taking Thyronorm 25 mg regularly.
Samprapti Ghataka- Dosha: Vata-Kapha
Dushya: Ras, rakta, meda dhatu
Srotas: Prana vaha, anna vaha, ras vaha, meda vaha Adhishthan: Greeva
Nidana: Unwholesome diet and routine, psychological factors, weak digestion, deficiency of minerals etc.
Chikitsa Sutra
Nidana parivarjan – Avoidance of etiological factors in diet and routine that caused disease
Shaman Chikitsa – Vata-kapha shaman, deepan, pachan, sroto shodhan, rasayan
Shodhan Chikitsa – Some effective and easy to implement methods were discussed to de done at home
Sattvavjay Chikitsa – Patient education, expectation management and approach of treatment were shared
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Churna Hairloss churna |
Tablets Hair loss tablet |
Products Punarnavadi kwath |
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Bhringaraj churna |
Saptamrit lauh |
Panchtikta ghrit |
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Amlapittantak rasayan |
Punaroday vati |
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Pitta shamak rasayan |
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Tridev rasayan |
Specific Advice for Ayurvedic Treatment for Hypothyroidism:
Pathya: Advised to walk a little daily, practise yoga-pranayam, take lukewarm water and honey, and drink enough water throughout the day.
Apathya: Advised to avoid curd, heavy, fried, oily things, baingan, katahal, arabi, matar, bhindi, drinking water immediately after eating, sleep during day time etc. must be avoided.
Modifications/Changes made in prescription during course.
Below changed Ayurvedic medicines for Thyroid Treatment were given as per patient’s feedback:
In Aug, 2017
Saptamrit lauh was replaced with Arogyavardhini tablet.
In Oct, 2017
Punaroday vati was changed to Kachnar guggulu.
In Dec, 2017
Triphala ghrit was added in products.
In March, 2018
Shadbindu oil was added in products.
Outcome on Ayurvedic Treatment for Thyroid Disease
Patient, gradually started feeling good change in general well being as there was mild improvement in swelling, dry skin, hair fall and digestion. Instead of heaviness she was feeling light and energetic. In Dec, TSH test was done in which value was 13.4 iu/ml from 22 at the time of consultation. In Feb, 2018 test was again conducted that disclosed TSH value was remarkably reduced to 4.83 iu/ml.
This progress continued in coming months as revealed by periodic TSH investigations that were absolutely in normal range without allopathic medicines. Her digestion improved and she was feeling much better in digestion, and her energy level and hair health also improved.
Parameters before, during & after Ayurvedic treatment for Hypothyroidism
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Symptoms TSH |
July, 2017 |
Aug, 2017 |
Oct, 2017 |
Dec, 2017 |
Feb, 2018 |
March, 2018 |
April, 2018 |
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Swelling/Heaviness |
+++ |
+++ |
++ |
++ |
+/- |
Normal |
Normal |
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Hair fall |
++++ |
+++ |
++ |
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