The therapeutic potential of nosodes in autoimmune Thyroiditis: An evidence-based case report

Abstract

Background: Autoimmune Thyroiditis is a multi-factorial condition characterized by autoimmune destruction of thyrocytes, leading to hormonal imbalances. It predominantly affects women and progresses from hyperthyroidism to euthyroidism and eventually chronic hypothyroidism. The diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroiditis includes clinical assessment, positive anti-thyroid antibodies, ultrasonography and histological features. In such cases, conventional treatments suppress the immune response and can leave patients vulnerable to opportunistic infections whereas Homoeopathy offers a promising alternative addressing both symptoms and cause of the disease. Case report: This is a case of a 50 years-old female, known case of Autoimmune Thyroiditis, presenting with complaints of sleeplessness, amenorrhoea, weight loss, acne, profuse perspiration and elevated TSH levels. Considering both physical and mental symptoms Psorinum 200 was prescribed to the patient. Over the period the patient showed significant improvement in the symptoms and TSH levels also returned within normal limits. This improvement shows the potential effectiveness of Homoeopathy in management of Autoimmune Thyroiditis. And the results were verified using Modified Naranjo Criteria. We can also conclude that there can be a difference between the therapeutic and clinical utility of Nosodes but we should always go with an individualized approach.