EXPLORING SPONGIA TOSTA COMPARED TO INDIVIDUALISED HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES: IMPACT ON TSH IN HYPOTHYROIDISM

Background: Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce a sufficient quantity of thyroid hormones. Initially, hypothyroidism might not cause noticeable symptoms. Untreated hypothyroidism over time leads to various health concerns, unable to conceive, gaining of excess body weight, cardiovascular affections, and various other joint complaints. The yearly chance for primary hypothyroidism is 0. 6 for 1000 males and 3.5 for 1000 women. Objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of TSH levels while administrating Spongia tosta and individualized homeopathic medications. Additionally, to evaluate, compare the effect of individualized homoeopathic treatments and Spongia tosta on the TSH level in hypothyroidism.  Materials and Methods: The study was carried out at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation Homeopathic Hospital OPD, IPD, and various Rural and Urban Camps conducted by the hospital. Screening of 60 was done and a minimum of 30 cases were enrolled including both genders and those of age group between 1860 years. Fifteen patients were prescribed Spongia tosta and fifteen patients were prescribed Individualised Homoeopathic drugs after detailed case-taking. TSH measures the outcome before and after the treatment. Results: The mean TSH level for individualised homeopathic medicines was 12.14 ± 3.67 before therapy, and it decreased to 3.06 ± 0.689 after administrating medication (p < 0.001). Mean TSH level for Spongia was 8.96 ± 2.35 before therapy, and it decreased to 4.36 ± 2.36 after treatment (p < 0.001). The results suggests that both treatments considerably lowered TSH levels, while the Individualised Homoeopathic Medicines group experienced a more noticeable decrease. Because individualised homeopathic medicines are more precisely specific to meet each patient's unique needs than a specific remedy like Spongia. Conclusion: This study provides strong evidence that, in primary and subclinical hypothyroidism, individualised homoeopathic medications are substantially more efficient than Spongia in decreasing blood TSH levels, even if TSH levels were significantly reduced with both therapies. These findings underscore the potential of individualised homoeopathic therapy in managing thyroid functioning and highlight the need for more research to confirm these findings in bigger and more diverse populations.