Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY HYPOTHYROIDISM THROUGH HOMOEOPATHY MEDICINE: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Anuradha Singh, *Dr. Hanuman Ram, Dr. Navita Bagdi and Dr. Prasoon Choudhary

Abstract

Background: Hypothyroidism is a hypo metabolic state resulting from inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones characterized by a general reduction in metabolic function that manifest as slowing of physical and mental activity. The main line of conventional system of medicine is to provide thyroid hormone for the rest of life of the patient. Besides some adverse effects, the treatment cost of the therapy impels the patients to seek alternative therapy. Case Summary: Here, a case report which was treated with individualized homoeopathic medicine without any conventional supplement, over a period of nine months and after follow up of another three months, there were no recurrence of illness and patient is asymptomatic till date. The TFT (Thyroid profile test) reports and the Zulewski’s Clinical Score confirmed the diagnosis of Primary Hypothyroidism. On the basis of the totality of characteristic symptoms and analysis by repertorization, homoeopathic medicine Ignatia amara was prescribed and repetition was done according to the response of medicine and as per the condition of patient which follows the principles of Homoeopathy. When the improvement status of the patient come to standstill condition, then Natrium muriaticum was prescribed as a complementary medicine in subsequent potencies which completed the action of the first one. The patient showed stable improvement in the domain of signs and symptoms gradually when assessed post treatment with baseline score on the basis of Zulewski’s Clinical Score. The Serial TFT reports during follow up visit and the Zulewski’s Clinical Score improvement provided documentary evidence about the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines to stimulate thyroid gland to produce normal production of hormone. So, this case study highlights the positive role of Homoeopathy which can serve as a possible treatment option for the Primary Hypothyroidism along with the importance of relationship of remedies to complete the cure.

Keywords: Case report, Individualized Homoeopathy, Primary Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Profile Test, Zulewski’s Clinical Score.