MANAGEMENT OF OVERT HYPOTHYROIDISM WITH A SINGLE DOSE OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE PHOSPHORUS – AN EVIDENCE BASED CASE REPORT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Hypothyroidism is a hypo-metabolic state resulting from inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones. It is the second most common endocrine disorder among women and leading cause of menstrual abnormalities in all age group. Levothyroxine is the standard lifelong mode of treatment in conventional medicine. CASE SUMMERY: A 44-year-old hypothyroid female presented with menstrual problems with multiple systemic complaints, including dyspnea, vertigo, generalized edema, and weakness, investigations reveal hypothyroidism and anemia. Individualized homoeopathic medicine was selected for this patient, based on the peculiar symptoms and complete recovery of symptoms was seen with the restoration of thyroid- stimulating hormone (TSH) level within normal range within 3 month levels were investigated and recorded before and after treatment. Complete resolution in this case of hypothyroidism is yet another affirmation that homoeopathic intervention can be used in the treatment of endocrine disorders in which usually lifelong treatment is the only option.