The thyroid is an organ that is situated in the front portion of your neck and makes and releases some important hormones that control the basic metabolism of the body. An improper thyroid mechanism can have a significant impact on your entire body. The common issues associated with thyroid are hypo and hyperthyroidism.
This is a case of a truck driver named Prakashan. He hails from Calicut and is currently 62 years old. For a long time, he was able to carry out his duties without any issues. However, about a month ago he started to feel extremely exhausted. He faced difficulties driving safely due to this. The mental fogginess that he experienced had a negative impact on his daily activities. His loved ones were concerned about his well-being and safety. Then he visited Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home. Upon a recommendation from Dr Sanand, a thyroid evaluation test was conducted, The TSH value was high while the T3 and T4 values were low. The doctor diagnosed it as hypothyroidism and gave the patient medicine for 4 months. Then the patient’s thyroid level came back to normal and stopped taking the medication.its been a year since he stopped taking the medication so far he has not experienced any kind of thyroid problem and his thyroid hormone level is absolutely normal.
Treatment :
Medicine:
- Nava karshikam kashayam
- Kaishora guggulu
- Kaseesa dravaka
- Kaseesa kalpa
- Lakshmi vilasa taila
- Vaiswanara choorna
- Chandamaruta+trikatu
- Kanchanara guggulu+shundi kashaya
- ajalyadi +vatarakshasa Bhasma
Advised diet and lifestyle modifications:
- Avoid excessive use of coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages
- Avoid excessive use of Vegetables like cabbage,cauliflower and broccoli
- Excessive use of curd, meat, egg, fish like crab, prawns.
- Excessive use of salty, spicy and fried items.
(Note* This is a specialized plan for a person, please do not try it at home without the supervision of an Ayurvedic Doctor)
Date-wise Thyroid levels
| Sl No: | DATE | INVESTIGATION RESULT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T3 (0.82-1.6 ng/ml) | T4 (4.2-12 µg/dl) | TSH (0.52-5.0 µIU/ml) | ||
| 1 | 23/03/2019 | 0.47 | 1.6 | 73.48 |
| 2 | 22/04/2019 | 0.78 | 4.0 | 25.52 |
| 3 | 21/5/2019 | 0.80 | 4.1 | 14.32 |
| 4 | 25/06/2019 | 0.85 | 4.3 | 8.16 |
| 5 | 25/07/2019 | 0.82 | 4.5 | 7.72 |
| 6 | 2/10/2019 | 1.06 | 5.27 | 5.05 |
| 7 | 26/09/2023 | 1.04 | 4.98 | 3.22 |
HYPOTHYROIDISM
TYPES
- Primary: caused by thyroid abnormality
- Secondary: due to disease in the hypothalamus or pituitary
What are the common symptoms of hypothyroidism?
- Puffiness of body especially around eyes
- Tiredness
- Mental fogginess, dull facial expression
- Dry hair
- Dry, scaly thick skin
- Cold intolerance
- Weight gain
- Forgetfulness
- Constipation
- Menorragia
What causes hypothyroidism?
- Autoimmune
- Hashimoto thyroiditis
- After surgery for hyperthyroidism or goitre
- Iodine deficiency
- After radioactive iodine therapy
- During overtreatment with hyperparathyroidism medicine like methimazole and propylthiouracil.
- Patients taking Lithium
- Those who are taking radiation therapy for cancer of the larynx
What are the common tests to check thyroid levels ?
- TSH
- Free thyroxine(T4)
- T3
Conditions affecting the thyroid gland can significantly impact the body’s metabolic processes, leading to a variety of disruptions in daily activities. These disorders may manifest in a range of symptoms and can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being.Ayurveda approaches each disease in a holistic manner. Effective and sustained treatment for thyroid disorders will be provided by doctors at Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home. If you need advice, please contact us at SSANH which is the best Ayurvedic Hospital which provides effective treatment for Thyroid disorders in Kerala.
