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Abstract : Juvenile hypothyroidism is one of the commonest endocrine disorder seen in childhood and adolescent age group with an estimated incidence of 1 in 1250 school-aged children. In India, the prevalence of sub-clinical hypothyroidism is 6.1%. Juvenile hypothyroidism can be of congenital or acquired and can be even primary and secondary as well. Main clinical features include deceleration of growth, progressive weight gain. A 10-year-old female patient was brought to the Out Patient Department of Kaumarabhritya, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan by her parents with complaints of hair fall, swelling in neck region, increased weight gain and loss of appetite since 7 months. This condition can be understood as Primary Subclinical Hypothyroidism. After a detailed clinical examination and thorough evaluation, we have admitted the child and started with Deepana Pachana, Snehapana and Vamana. Following that, patient was discharged with internal medications for 15 days and then evaluated. There were significant improvements in patient’s condition.