MIASMATIC STUDY OF HYPOTHYROIDISM AND ITS HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

Background: Thyroid disorders are one of the most plentiful endocrine gland disorders in the world, second only after the diabetes mellitus. Manifestations of Thyroid disorders are vary considerably from area to area and are determined principally by the availability of iodine in the diet. Hypothyroidism is such one of the clinical state resulting from decreased secretion of thyroid hormone from thyroid gland due to functional or structural impairment of production of thyroid hormone and affects most the organ systems. Major clinical findings are weakness, fatigue, coarseness and dryness of the skin, intolerance to cold, poor concentration and memory, weight gain, constipation, paraesthesis, menorrhagia, disorders of hearing, bradycardia, delayed relaxation of tendon reflexes etc. According to Homoeopathy, it is the man who is sick and not his body or organ and as a matter of fact he needs to be treated. It is here the concept of individualization comes into practice, where the physical as well as the mental characteristics of the individual is taken. Conclusion: The results obtained from study shows the highest incidence of hypothyroidism was observed in 3rd & 4th decades of life and incidence was observed more in females than in males. Hypothyroidism is having basically psoric background but can be seen in all three miasm. Constitutional and antimiasmatic remedies found effective in the management of hypothyroidism. Anti-miasmatic remedies helpful in removing miasmatic block and recurrence in hypothyroidism. Proper Anti-miasmatic Homoeopathic remedies are effective in the treatment of hypothyroidism considering miasm.