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HYPOTHYROIDISM AND HOMEOPATHY 1. Hypothyroidism is a
condition in which thyroid gland is under active and produces too little
thyroid hormones ('hypo' means 'less') 2. When levels of thyroid
hormones are abnormally low, it results in slowing down of metabolic
activities inside the body. 3. Hypothyroidism may be
divided into two categories: · Primary
Hypothyroidism: Generally hypothyroidism occurs due to a problem (pathology)
in the thyroid gland itself, in which the gland produces much less thyroid
hormones than normal. Causes may include Hashimoto's thyroiditis (an
autoimmune disorder where the body's own immune system starts attacking the
thyroid tissue), Thyroid failure following iodine therapy or surgical
treatment of hyperthyroidism, goitrous hypothyroidism: caused due to
prolonged intake of iodine deficient diet and congenital hypothyroidism:
Inborn (from birth) thyroid defect. · Secondary
Hypothyroidism: In a few cases, hypothyroidism may also result due to a
problem in the hypothalamus or the pituitary rather than the thyroid itself.
This type of hypothyroidism caused by deficient production of TSH by the
pituitary is known as secondary hypothyroidism. 4. Decreased levels of
thyroid hormone causes the bodily functions to slow down. In mild thyroid
failure, patients often do not show any obvious symptoms and thus may not
even be aware of their condition. But if left untreated symptoms begin to
show. 5. Some of the signs and
symptoms of hypothyroidism are weakness, lethargy and fatigue, weight gain
despite poor appetite, hoarseness of voice, cold intolerance, constipation,
excessive bleeding during menses, decreased heart rate and pulse, and
sometimes high blood pressure. Facial expression becomes dull, speech
is slow, eyelids droop. The person loses interest in work or environment
(hence hypothyroidism may be mistaken for Depression) Skin becomes dry,
coarse, scaly and thick and nails become thin and brittle. Hair becomes
sparse (thinning of hair), coarse, dry and lusterless. There may be muscle
cramps and stiffness, pain in joints and goiter (an abnormal swelling in the
neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland). Mood swings, forgetfulness, slowed
thinking and slow speech can also be presenting symptoms. 6. Severe form of
hypothyroidism is known as Myxedema. 7. Severe form of hypothyroidism
in infancy is known as Cretinism. 8. Hypothyroidism
beginning in childhood is known as Juvenile Hypothyroidism. 9. Laboratory
investigations: Thyroid Function tests · Serum TSH
level are increased but it may be normal or low in some cases (secondary
hypothyroidism). Serum T3 and T4 levels are decreased.. · Resin T3
uptake test, Radioactive iodine uptake and Free Thyroxine index are
decreased. · High
level of Serum cholesterol, liver enzymes, and creatinine kinase, antibodies
against thyroperoxidase and thyroglobulin. · Electrocardiogram
(ECG) and Echocardiography (ECHO) may be required to see involvement of
heart. X-ray chest may be needed to detect lung involvement. HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH Hypothyroid patients consult homeopathic
physician in three different situations 1. Pre-hypothyroid state
- Unexplained weight gain with a cluster of other symptoms. Blood test
reveals normal or slightly increased TSH. 2. Hypothyroidism
confirmed but not started allopathic medication 3. Hypothyroidism
confirmed and already taking allopathic medication regularly In all three situations, aim of constitutional
homeopathic treatment is to restore the health in totality – that is, to set
right the inner imbalance presenting in the form of disturbed general health,
clinical signs and symptoms of the disease and abnormal lab reports. In case one and two, constitutional homeopathic
treatment is started and improvements can be seen in general health, along
with clinical improvement in signs and symptoms. Periodic thyroid profile
will help monitor the normalizing the hormone level. In case three, patient is advised to continue
his allopathic treatment and start constitutional homeopathic treatment side
by side. Improvement in general health and clinical improvement in
signs and symptoms can be assessed regularly. Positive changes in periodic
thyroid profile will indicate the need to reduce allopathic dosage
gradually. As the improvement in signs and symptoms is evident and
thyroid hormones show normal levels, allopathic medications can be withdrawn
and a vigilant eye is kept on further changes. Periodic thyroid profile is
repeated to see any rebound sickness and confirm complete recovery. A common notion is that you have to continue
allopathic medicines for thyroid problem throughout your life. And this
is mentioned in many allopathic literatures that “while the symptoms of
hypothyroidism are usually corrected within a few months, many patients may
need to take the medication for the rest of their lives.” But with
constitutional homeopathic treatment, there is no need to take life long
treatment for hypothyroid problem.  Copyright
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