ROLE OF VAMAN KARMA & SHAMAN CHIKITSA IN HYPOTHYROIDISM - A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders seen in daily OPD. It refers to the deficiency of thyroid hormone caused due to various reasons. There is not a direct description of hypothyroidism found in Samhitas. Hypothyroidism can be considered as a Santarpanjanya Vikara due to Kaphavatadosha Dushti. There is involvement of all Srotas but dominantly Rasvaha Srotas. Hence it can be corrected through Langhan Chikitsa. This case study gives a description of successful management of a patient suffering with hypothyroidism. A 25 years old female diagnosed as a case of hypothyroidism presented with complaints of weight gain, fatigue, constipation, and swelling on face. She was well managed within 3-months with Vaman Karma and Shaman Chikitsa. Patient had very good relief and remarkable improvement in her TSH value. After 3-months her TSH value reduced from13.832 uIU/ml to 4.438 uIU/ml.