HYPOTHYROIDISM

Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage. Thyroid gland controls the energy used by the body, makes proteins, controls the sensitivity of the body to other hormones. It produces the thyroid hormones Triiodothyronine(T3), Thyroxine (T4). These hormones regulate the growth and functions of many other systems in the body. The thyroid gland also produces calcitonin, which plays a key role in calcium homeostasis. Hormonal output is regulated by Thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH), which is produced by anterior pituitary.

Thyroid disorders include

. Hyperthyroidism (abnormally increased activity)

. Hypothyroidism (abnormally decreased activity)

.Thyroiditis, inflammation of thyroid gland

.Thyroid nodules, which are generally benign thyroid neoplasms, but may be thyroid cancers.

All these disorders may give rise to goitre.

HYPOTHYROID

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder, often called as underactive thyroid in which the thyroid gland doesnot produce enough thyroid hormones. It delays in growth and intellectual development called as cretinism. Deficiency of iodine in the diet is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Myxedema coma is a rare, but life threatning state of extreme hypothyroidism.  Myxedema is characterised by low body temperature, confusion, slow heart rate. signs as skin changes or enlargement of tongue. Hypothyroidism is associated with impaired fertility or increased risk of miscarriage(abortion). New born children with hypothyroidism may have drowsiness, decreased muscle tone, difficulty in feeding, dry skin, constipation, decreased body temperature. A goitre may develop in children with Iodine deficiency.

SYMPTOMS

Fatigue, cannot tolerate cold climates, memory weak, less concentration, constipation, obesity, less appetite, shortness of breath, hoarse voice, heavy menstrual bleeding in the beginning later normal flow, poor hearing.

SIGNS 

Dry coarse skin, cool extremities, hair loss, swelling of limbs, carpel tunnel syndrome, slow pulse rate.

POSITIVE HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

-Our homeopathic medicines also helps in revitalizing the  immunity levels and energy levels of the individual, thus making him/her resistant to frequent common disease  conditions.

-Hence by restoring the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, weight gain, hair-fall can be controlled.

-Irregular/disturbed menstrual cycles can be restored to normal.