World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AYURVEDIC PANCHAKARMA MANAGEMENT OF HASHIMOTO’S AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDTIS- A CASE STUDY

Bharadwaj Turlapati, Karunamayi A. S.* and Vinaykumar K. N.

ABSTRACT

Thyroid gland is a vital hormone gland, which plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of
the human body, thus helps in regulating many body functions byconstantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid
hormones into the bloodstream. Hypothyroidism results from low levels of thyroid hormone with varied aetiology
and manifestations. Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common among autoimmune disorders of thyroid gland that
cause hypothyroidism.In contemporary science, the understanding of the exact aetiology of this condition is still
rudimentary, where thyroid hormone replacement is the most common choice of management approach.Untreated
hypothyroidism increases morbidity and mortality.In Ayurveda,based on the signs and symptoms,Hashimoto’s
autoimmune thyroiditis can be viewed under the spectrum of Rasa Pradoshaja vikaras, Galaganda and
Gandamala wherein the primary treatment approach is Shodhana roopi langana followed by Shamana Chikitsa.
Here is a case of 27-year-old male patient presented with complaints of neck swelling, general debility, lack of
concentration,and reduced appetite who was evaluatedand found to have elevated anti TPO levels,hence was
diagnosed asHashimoto’s thyroiditis. He was treated under the lines of Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy in the
form of Vamana Karma and Virechana Karma followed by Shamana aushadiss which showed to have a
significanteffect both symptomatically and in terms of biochemical values.

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