Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid is a gland situated in the neck. It has two lobes and it is connected by a thyroid tissue called isthmus. It releases hormones which regulates vital functions of our body such as metabolism respiration, body temperature, heart rate and many other functions.
If due to some reason the thyroid gland does not produce adequate hormones the person may suffer from Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism
Causes
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Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's disease may cause Hypothyroidism. When a person suffers from auto immune disease the immune system attacks healthy cells
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Patient undergoing Radiation therapy can suffer from Hypothyroidism.
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Patient suffering from Hyperthyroidism who is on medication for long time may suffer from Hypothyroidism.
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Some babies may suffer from Hypothyroidism since birth, this is called as Congenital Hypothyroidism
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Patients suffering from pituitary gland tumor may suffer from hypothyroidism
Signs and Symptoms
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Weight gain
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Weakness, Tiredness
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Dry skin
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Mood swings, depression,
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Very Sensitive to cold
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Hair loss
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Irregular menstrual cycle
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Pain and stiffness in joints
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High blood pressure and high cholesterol levels
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Slow heart rate
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Loss of eyebrow hair
Role of Homeopathy in Treating Hypothyroidism
A 60 year old lady approached our clinic with symptoms of tiredness, weakness, pain in joints and dry skin. The patient was very active before but now felt tired doing the daily chores. She thought it could be due to aging process. We advised her to get T3, T4, TSH levels checked. The report showed that she was suffering from hypothyroidism. A detail case taking was done. She was very emotional by nature. She would cry often remembering her kids who were in U.S. Taking into consideration the mental and physical symptoms of the patient a homeopathic remedy was prescribed. She was adviced to perform Yoga and follow a balanced diet.
After a regular course of homeopathic medicines for few months the patient showed lot of improvement. She felt active and could do her daily chores. As advised by me she enrolled herself for a painting class. Her mind was full of creative thoughts now. She felt better. Her reports were normal now.
Homeopathic medicines are safe, gentle and do not have side effects.
Homeopathic medicines stimulate the underactive thyroid gland to produce adequate amount of hormones.
Homeopathic medicines act on mental level, hence the patient no longer suffers from depression, mood swings and thus the patient is restored to health as basic principle of Homeopathy says restoration of health of the patient and not merely removal of disease.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is also known as overactive thyroid. It occurs when the thyroid gland produces excess harmone called thyroxine.
Causes
Hyperthyroidism is caused when the thyroid gland produces excess amount of thyroxine harmone
Grave’s disease : It is a disease condition where the patient has protruding eye balls, redness of eyes, dryness of eyes
Signs and Symptoms
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Weight loss
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Irregular heart rate
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Irregular menstrual cycle
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Thinning of hair
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Weakness, tiredness
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Rapid heart rate, also known as tachycardia
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Palpitations
Homeopathic management
Constitutional remedies given after detail case history help patients suffering with hyperthyroidism .
Homeopathic medicines act on mental level and physical level thus helping the patient mentally and physically. If the patient is already taking conventional medicines it is advisable not to stop the medicines but complement with Homeopathy and then allopathic medicines can be gradually tapered by the advice of the concerned doctor.
Homeopathic medicines are safe, gentle and do not have any side effects.