CAUSES
Conditions that can cause hypothyroidism include:
Thyroiditis: This condition is an inflammation (swelling) of the thyroid gland. Thyroiditis can lower the amount of hormones your thyroid produc
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: A painless disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the body’s cells attack and damage the thyroid. This is an inherited condition.
Postpartum thyroiditis: This condition occurs after pregnancy. It’s usually a temporary condition.
Iodine deficiency: Iodine is used by the thyroid to produce hormones. An iodine deficiency is an issue that affects several million people around the world.
conditions can cause hyperthyroidism, including:
- Graves disease (most common cause of hyperthyroidism)
- Inflammation (thyroiditis) of the thyroid due to viral infections, some medicines, or after
pregnancy (common) - Taking too much thyroid hormone (common)
- Noncancerous growths of the thyroid gland or pituitary gland (rare)
- Some tumors of the testes or ovaries (rare)
- Getting medical imaging tests with contrast dye that has iodine (rare, and only if there is
already a problem with the thyroid) - Eating too much of foods that contain iodine (very rare, and only if there is already a problem
with the thyroid
The thyroid is one of the endocrine glands located in our neck right above the collarbone. The primary function of the thyroid gland is to secrete hormones into the bloodstream, enabling effective metabolism The condition where the thyroid glands fail to secrete enough hormones is called hypothyroidism
In some cases, thyroid glands secrete more than the required amounts of hormones and this condition is called Hyperthyroidism
The two main types of thyroid disease are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Both conditions can be caused by other diseases that impact the way the thyroid gland works.
SYMPTOMS –
Symptoms of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can include:
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability and nervousness.
- Having trouble sleeping.
- Losing weight.
- Having an enlarged thyroid gland or a goiter.
- Having muscle weakness and tremors.
- Experiencing irregular menstrual periods or having your menstrual cycle stop.
- Feeling sensitive to heat. Having vision problems or eye irritation
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can include:
- Feeling tired (fatigue).
- Gaining weight.
- Experiencing forgetfulness.
- Having frequent and heavy menstrual periods.
- Having dry and coarse hair.
- Having a hoarse voice. Experiencing an intolerance to cold temperature.
ROLE OF HOMOEOPATHY
Homeopathy has a significant role to play in the treatment of various thyroid problems. Several researches have been conducted that have yielded favourable results for the treatment of thyroid problems by homeopathic medications.
Some of the remedies are –
Calc carb – It is indicated in patients who have a tendency to gain excessive weight as well as sweat profusely on the head and neck. It helps to relieve the symptoms such as severe constipation, acidity, nausea, sensitivity to cold with the coldness of feet, hands, and suffocation from the slightest ascent, jaded mental or physical state due to overwork, and menses that are early, profuse, long-lasting and return from least excitement
Iodum –It is indicated in thyroid patients with rapid metabolism such that they are exceedingly thin despite a voracious appetite. They have great debility and the slightest effort causes perspiration. They feel better after eating. It is indicated in people who have acute catarrh of
mucus membrane as well as enlarged lymphatic glands. Such patients are warm-blooded and feel better in cool environments.
Nat mur –It is indicated in thyroid patients with rapid metabolism such that they are exceedingly thin despite a voracious appetite. They have great debility and the slightest effort causes perspiration. They feel better after eating. It is indicated in people who have acute catarrh of mucus membrane as well as enlarged lymphatic glands. Such patients are warm- blooded and feel better in cool environments.Thyroidinum,sepia,kali carb et