A Comprehensive review of Hypothyroidism in relation to Asbab-o-Alamat
Hina Kafeel , S.M. Ahmer , Ataullah Fahad
Hypothyroidism is characterised by reduced thyroid hormone production cause by thyroid gland defect clinically manifested as weight gain, hair thinning, cold intolerance, fatigue, dry skin etc. Globally the prevalence is 4-5% more commonly woman. Diagnosed by clinical history, and thyroid profile FT3, FT4, TSH, and TPO etc. But in Unani Medicine it is diagnosed by Alamat associated with Sue-i-mizaj barid ratab balghami. The clinical manifestations of Sue-i-Mizaj Barid ratab maddi are nearly similar to that Hypothyroidism (Qillat-i-Darqiyyat) like excessive Sabat (sleep), Tahabbuj (oedema), Ikhtilatal Dhahn (mental sluggishness), Khushk wa Khurdarī Jild (dry and coarse skin) etc. In this review article, etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features of hypothyroidism are discussed in the light of Unani literatures. In this paper, an effort has been made to review all aspects of hypothyroidism in relation to Asbab-o-Alamat to establish its relationship with management of diseas