Thyroid

Thyroid Overview:

These pollutants, over-stimulate our immune system, create autoimmune reactions and damage Thyroid function. In Homeopathy we provide constitutional treatment which focuses on improving the function of the Thyroid gland by natural means. The constitutional remedies will stimulate the body to reactivate Thyroid secretions. In our Thyroid treatment we will help to boost energy, improve circulation and thereby help balancing hypo as well as hypothyroid functions. It may be also used as a supportive help for regulating both hypo and hyper thyroid functions.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is the most common hormone disease along with Diabetes Mellitus and female hormonal disturbances. Hypothyroidism is more commonly seen in women than men, but can affect all people and of all age groups. Hypothyroidism many a times it goes unnoticed and undiagnosed.

What are the causes of Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is a multifactorial disease and has many causes and some of the most common causes of hypothyroidism are :

Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in many parts of world.
Auto- immune thyroiditis or hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in western countries, especially in USA.
Previous surgical treatment for hyperthyroid or thyroid nodule.
History of radiation / radiation therapy to thyroid gland.
Certain drugs : Medication used for Hyperthyroidism, Psychiatric diseases, Heart problems can lead to hypothyroidism.

What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism?

Fatigue, weakness, exhaustion, sluggishness.
Weight gain
Cold intolerance or decreased tolerance to cold.
Hair loss and Coarse, dry hair and/or thinning of hair.
Dry, rough, pale and itchy skin.
Constipation
Depression, mood swings, Irritability.
Memory loss, Difficulty in concentrating.

In Women :

Abnormal menstrual cycles : increased or irregular menstrual flow.
Frequent miscarriages, unable to conceive (Infertility).
Puffy, swollen face & swelling of feet.
Swelling of the thyroid gland (Goiter).
Hoarseness of voice and slow speech.

What are the lab tests to detect Hyperthyroidism?

Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism is mainly based on the results of thyroid hormone levels in the body. Generally Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels in the body can be elevated or normal and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level in the body is below normal in hyperthyroidism.
Anti TPO antibodies, anti-TSH-receptor antibodies testing is done to diagnose Graves disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
If a nodule or infiltrative disease is suspected to be the cause of hyperthyroidism, an ultra sonography of the thyroid gland is performed. And a biopsy or needle biopsy is done to rule out cancer.
Iodine uptake scan is performed to check for iodine uptake by the thyroid gland, which is generally elevated in hyperthyroidism.

Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in many parts of world.

Auto- immune thyroiditis or hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in western countries, especially in USA.

Previous surgical treatment for hyperthyroid or thyroid nodule.

History of radiation / radiation therapy to thyroid gland.

Certain drugs : Medication used for Hyperthyroidism, Psychiatric diseases, Heart problems can lead to hypothyroidism.

What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism?

Fatigue, weakness, exhaustion, sluggishness.

Weight gain

Cold intolerance or decreased tolerance to cold.

Hair loss and Coarse, dry hair and/or thinning of hair.

Dry, rough, pale and itchy skin.

Constipation

Depression, mood swings, Irritability.

Memory loss, Difficulty in concentrating.

Abnormal menstrual cycles : increased or irregular menstrual flow.

Frequent miscarriages, unable to conceive (Infertility).

Puffy, swollen face & swelling of feet.

Swelling of the thyroid gland (Goiter).

Hoarseness of voice and slow speech.

What are the lab tests to detect Hyperthyroidism?

Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism is mainly based on the results of thyroid hormone levels in the body. Generally Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels in the body can be elevated or normal and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level in the body is below normal in hyperthyroidism.

Anti TPO antibodies, anti-TSH-receptor antibodies testing is done to diagnose Graves disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

If a nodule or infiltrative disease is suspected to be the cause of hyperthyroidism, an ultra sonography of the thyroid gland is performed. And a biopsy or needle biopsy is done to rule out cancer.

Iodine uptake scan is performed to check for iodine uptake by the thyroid gland, which is generally elevated in hyperthyroidism.