Effective management of subclinical hypothyroidism using herbal medicines and lifestyle modifications: A case report

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

European Journal of Integrative Medicine Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI:10.1016/j.eujim.2025.102486

Faseeha Eram

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Abstract

Introduction

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is characterized by elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels with normal free thyroid hormones, often remaining asymptomatic. The management of SCH remains controversial, particularly in patients who do not exhibit overt symptoms. This case report explores the effectiveness of an integrative approach combining herbal medicines and lifestyle modifications in managing SCH.

Case Presentation

A 35-year-old asymptomatic female patient presented with elevated TSH (11.25 µIU/mL) and normal T3 and T4 levels. The patient was treated with a combination of Habbe Muqil and Majoon Falasafa, along with dietary modifications, cinnamon and coriander tea, and regular brisk walking. After three months of treatment, the patient's TSH level decreased significantly to 3.034 µIU/mL, indicating a positive response to the treatment regimen.

Conclusion

This case highlights the potential benefits of Unani medicine and lifestyle interventions in managing subclinical hypothyroidism.

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使用草药和改变生活方式有效管理亚临床甲状腺功能减退：1例报告

亚临床甲状腺功能减退症（SCH）的特点是促甲状腺激素（TSH）水平升高，游离甲状腺激素正常，通常无症状。SCH的治疗仍然存在争议，特别是在没有明显症状的患者中。本病例报告探讨了结合草药和改变生活方式的综合方法治疗sch的有效性。病例介绍：一位35岁无症状女性患者，TSH升高（11.25 μ IU/mL）， T3和T4水平正常。患者接受Habbe Muqil和Majoon Falasafa联合治疗，同时调整饮食，肉桂和香菜茶，并定期快走。治疗3个月后，患者TSH水平显著下降至3.034 μ IU/mL，表明对治疗方案有积极反应。结论本病例强调了Unani药物和生活方式干预治疗亚临床甲状腺功能减退的潜在益处。

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European Journal of Integrative Medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

4.00%

发文量

102

审稿时长

33 days

期刊介绍： The European Journal of Integrative Medicine (EuJIM) considers manuscripts from a wide range of complementary and integrative health care disciplines, with a particular focus on whole systems approaches, public health, self management and traditional medical systems. The journal strives to connect conventional medicine and evidence based complementary medicine. We encourage submissions reporting research with relevance for integrative clinical practice and interprofessional education. EuJIM aims to be of interest to both conventional and integrative audiences, including healthcare practitioners, researchers, health care organisations, educationalists, and all those who seek objective and critical information on integrative medicine. To achieve this aim EuJIM provides an innovative international and interdisciplinary platform linking researchers and clinicians. The journal focuses primarily on original research articles including systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, other clinical studies, qualitative, observational and epidemiological studies. In addition we welcome short reviews, opinion articles and contributions relating to health services and policy, health economics and psychology.