Hypothyroidism

HYPOTHYROIDISM 

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is a small gland located in the neck that produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism. 

Hypothyroidism can occur for several reasons, including autoimmune disease, iodine deficiency, radiation treatment, and certain medications. 

The disease gets more common with age. People over 60 years old experience it more frequently. Women are more likely to have an underactive thyroid. In fact, 1 in 8 women will develop thyroid issues.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, depression, and memory problems. 

Diagnosis is usually made through blood tests that measure the levels of thyroid hormones and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the body.

Homoeopathic Medicines –

Natrum Muriaticum – It best suited medicine when patient in depression with hypothyroidism and marked sadness and weep often.  Also complaints of hair thinning and hair fall in persons suffering from hypothyroidism. tiredness and a sleepy feeling all the time. Weakness is felt more in the morning while in bed and tingling sensation in fingers.

Thyroidinum – Top grade medicine for hypothyroidism .Arrested mental and physical development.  Concentration difficult on studying. Irritable before menses. Menses often too early. Inclined to excessive obesity and weight gain. Craving for sugar.

Graphites – It is well suitable to hypothyroidism with obese and over-sensitive to cold patient.Patient has persistent constipation with hard  stool and passes with great difficulty in lumps. There is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen due to gas. Skin complaints, prominently dry rough skin, can be wonderfully managed with this medicine.

Calcaria Carbonicum – Calcarea carb is suitable to fat, flabby , fair persons,  who are always chilly and cannot tolerate cold air. Excessive sweating on head is a leading symptom for its use in hypothyroid patients.  Craving for boiled eggs, desire for indigestible things like chalk, pencils, lime, and aversion to  fats.  Over worked and exhausted. Forgetful , confused, misplaces and expresses himself wrongly. Woman with hypothyroidism have too early, too profuse and too long menses  with vertigo, toothache and cold damp feet .

Sepia – Patient is very weak, have a pale yellow face, and extremely sensitive to cold. They feel cold even in a warm room. This medicine can help in treating menstrual complaints in patients with hypothyroidism where menses are too early and are heavy. The medicine is effective in treating constipation in hypothyroid patients. 

How to manage during treatment –

Diet management - 

Fish is also a good source of the nutrient selenium, which is most concentrated in the thyroid and helps decrease inflammation.Nuts Are High in Selenium, Which Helps the Thyroid Function.Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Help Manage Weight Gain.

Manage with exercise - Regularly participating in activities like running, walking at a brisk pace, or playing a sport can improve cardiac health. The related mood-boosting benefits can also relieve other hypothyroidism symptoms including depression and fatigue.

Environmental factors– 

The environmental factors most closely associated with susceptibility to autoimmune thyroid disease include radiation, iodine intake, and environmental toxicants.

Thanks & Regards

Dr.Ranjna Sharma

Himachal Pradesh