Mapping Disease Trajectories: An Ayurvedic Diagnostic Approach to Primary Pathology Treatment in Hypothyroidism

Authors

  • Swati Gajanan Vedpathak PhD Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune‑411018, Maharashtra, India.
  • Sheetal Roman Professor and HOD, Department of Kriya Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune411018, Maharashtra, India.
  • Priyanka Rajkumar Bhosale Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune‑411018, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9637-6034
  • Sneha Shahaji Shinde Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune‑411018, Maharashtra, India.
  • Pratiksha Chandrakant Umberdand Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune‑411018, Maharashtra, India.
  • Khursheed Khan Vishwakhyati Ayurvedic Clinic and Panchakarma Centre, Mumbai. India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v17i3.7051

Keywords:

Nidanarthakara Roga, Amashaya Dushti, Swayambhuvakhya Guggulu, Goitre, T.S.H, Dietary modifications

Abstract

Introduction: Hypothyroidism, an endocrine disorder affecting approximately 10.95% of Indian adults, associated with metabolic dysfunction, weight gain, goitre, and reduced quality of life. It carries risks of progression to life-threatening states like myxedema coma or cardiac failure. Main clinical findings: A 45-year-old obese male presented with progressive weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, abdominal discomfort, bowel irregularity and visible, painless neck swelling. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, confirming hypothyroidism, along with clinical features suggestive of metabolic impairment. Diagnosis: The Patient was to diagnosed with Amashaya Dushti, the root pathology of Medovriddhi (obesity) via Nidanarthakara Roga principles. Intervention: An 18-week Ayurvedic treatment protocol was administered including oral medications Shankh vati, Combination of Bhaskar lavana, trikatu churn, hingwashtak churn, Panchakolasava, Swayambhuvakhya Guggulu, Gandharva Haritaki, Medopachaka Vati and Arogyavardhini vati, local application of paste of Kanchanara guggulu over the goitre, along with structured dietary regulation, and lifestyle modification including exercise and breathing practices. Outcome: Marked results emerged, including a 9.4 kg body weight reduction, disappearance of the goitre, full symptom abatement, normalisation of thyroid indices, and sustained remission at follow-up.

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Published

2026-09-30

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Vedpathak, S. G., Roman, S., Bhosale, P. R., Shinde, S. S., Umberdand, P. C., & Khan, K. (2026). Mapping Disease Trajectories: An Ayurvedic Diagnostic Approach to Primary Pathology Treatment in Hypothyroidism. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 17(3), 934–939. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v17i3.7051

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2026): July - September 2026

Section

Case Reports

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