Efficacy of Shodhana Karma in the management of hypothyroidism in children - A Case Report

Abstract

Disorders of thyroid glands are the most common endocrinal problems of childhood. Thyroid hormone helps to ensure that growth and development occurs normally. Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism in children and adolescents and usually develops after the first few years of life. In Ayurveda, autoimmune disease can be compared with Dhatugata Ama with vitiation of Tridosha. This study aimed to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management including Shodhana Karma in hypothyroidism in pediatric age. It is a single case study. A 15-year female child has already been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 6 years proceed to the Ayurvedic hospital. And she was treated with Virechana Karma followed by Basti with internal medications. Laboratory investigations were carried out after treatment with satisfactory outcome.