Individualized homoeopathic treatment in subclinical hypothyroidism: A case report

Abstract

Subclinical hypothyroidism is a prevalent endocrine condition characterized by elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, while free thyroxine levels remain normal. Though often asymptomatic, it may manifest with nonspecific symptoms and poses a risk of progressing to overt hypothyroidism. Traditional treatment with levothyroxine is typically reserved for patients exhibiting significant symptoms, considerably elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone, or positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies, making management in mild instances contentious. This report details a 47-year-old woman diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, who presented symptoms including weight gain, hair thinning, throat discomfort, constipation, and fatigue. An individualized homeopathic treatment was initiated using Sepia 1M, tailored according to her comprehensive symptom profile. Over a six-month period, the patient reported significant symptom relief, including the resolution of throat pain, improved bowel regularity, decreased hair loss, and weight reduction, as well as normalization of TSH levels.