CONCEPT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM [QILLAT-E-IFRAZ-E-DARQIYA] IN UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

Abstract

As the cases of hypothyroidism is increasing in India, one woman after other women getting affected, it is very essential to know more about this condition and prevalence, early detection of this condition and early management of the disease resulting in good recovery. Population growths, rapid urbanization, are playing a major role in disease spread. Measures should be taken to control the aforementioned causes to prevent disease spread and Hypothyroidism (Qillat-e-ifraz-darqiya) is a clinical state resulting due to structural and functional abnormalities of thyroid gland caused by thyroid hormone deficiency by reduced production. In simplest term it can be defined as deficient production of thyroid hormone. It's caused mainly in women and less number in men.