Ayurvedic Management of Nontoxic Nodular Goitre with Haemorrhagic Nodules, Calcification and Atypia – A Case Report

Abstract

Ayurvedic treatment has been beneficial in treating disorders related to  metabolism. In this case report, a condition involving thyroid gland, manifesting  haemorrhagic nodules with the presence of atypical cells was treated with  Ayurveda. It showed encouraging results in this case study. Ayurvedic herbo mineral preparations used here proved effective in correcting the morphology of  the thyroid cells from atypical nature to normal and also healing the haemorrhagic  status of the nodules. The probable hazards of the condition and related  management including removal of thyroid gland were prevented. A long term  ayurvedic management was planned for better results. This is an observation based  case report and has limitations in comparison to a clinical trial. Ayurvedic  management can be effective in conditions that can be considered as new-age  diseases when appropriate thought process is applied. Thyroid disorders are few of  these conditions. Similar plan can be thought of in various such unmentioned  disorders in ayurveda. This may be a guiding case report.