Conceptual study of correlation between Hypothyroidism and Dhatvagnimandya

Vd. Swati Dadasaheb Pawar; Dr. Manjiri S. Deshpande

Volume : VI, Issue : II, February - 2016

Conceptual study of correlation between Hypothyroidism and Dhatvagnimandya

Vd. Swati Dadasaheb Pawar, Dr. Manjiri S. Deshpande

Abstract :

Introduction– Hypothyroidism is major disease observed with increasing prevalence. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance & decreased metabolism. According to Ayurveda, Agni controls metabolism. Among 3 types of agni, Dhatvagni transforms ahararasa into particular dhatu. Hypofunctioning of Dhatvagni causes symptoms such as Sluggishness, sleepiness etc. are observed in hypothyroidism. Objectives –1) To study Symptomatology of Hypothyroidism & Dhatvagnimandya. 2) Find out correlation between Hypothyroidism & Dhatvagnimandya. Materials & Methods – 1) Literary study of Dhatvagnimandya & hypothyroidism was done. 2) Comparative study of hypothyroidism & dhatvagnimandya was done. Observation– Vata–kahaja dhatvagnimandya leads to Ama formation & srotorodha. Vitiated rasadhatu impairs other dhatus. The symptoms of Dhatvagnimandya– Agninasha, Pandutwam, Aartavnasha, Sheetasatmya etc. can be correlated with Loss of appetite, Anaemia, Amenorrhoea, Cold intolerance respectively with symptoms of Hypothyroidism. Conclusion– On the basis of above study we can correlate, Hypothyroidism with Dhatvagnimandya.