Thyroid gland is a vital endocrine gland which plays an important role in metabolism, growth and development of human body by constantly releasing a steady amount of hormones into blood stream. Major hormones include Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Excess secretion of TSH results in Hypothyroidism and Excess secretion of T3 and T4 results in Hyperthyroidism. Hyper or Hypo secretion of the following hormones lead to many disorders which includes complaints of Goitre, lumps in thyroid gland, swelling of gland, Sudden loss or gain of weight, feeling of tiredness
According to Ayurveda, Vikaras of Mamsavaha srotas often compared to disorders of Thyroid gland like Galaganda, Gandamala etc. Galaganda is a generalised oedema which is chronic enlargement in the form of rounded lumps hanging around the neck region resembling like scrotum. Multiple swellings or lumps of size of a small or big goose berry or fruit of Amalaki occur externally at axilla, shoulders, sides of neck, throat or groin is referred to as Gandamala. Dryness and bad taste of mouth, Pricking pain in throat, Severe Emaciation and Hoarseness of voice are the common manifestations with other specific presentations. Metabolism is compared with Rasavaha Srotas vitiation.
