Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition that results from the decreased production of thyroid hormones. Females are more commonly affected.
Causes of hypothyroidism
Idiopathic-here the exact cause is not identified.
Surgical removal of the thyroid gland
Iodine deficiency
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Cancer of the pituitary gland
Hypothyroidism by birth-congenital hypothyroidism
Certain drugs like Lithium, Amiodarone etc.
Clinical features
A variety of signs and symptom are produced by hypothyroidism.
General symptoms like-
Ò Fatigue
Ò Weight gain
Ò Goitre
Ò Increased level of cholesterol
Ò Cold intolerance
Skin symptoms like-
Ò Dry and rough skin
Ò Hair falling
Ò Facial puffiness
Ò Baggy eye lids
Ò Vitiligo (whitish discoloration of skin)
Hear symptoms like-
Ò Decreased heart beat (bradycardia)
Ò Angina
Ò Cardiac failure
Psychiatric symptoms like-
Ò Depression
Neuromuscular symptoms like-
Ò Generalized body aches and pain
Ò Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ò Muscle pain and stiffness
Ò Hoarseness of voice
Gastrointestinal symptoms like-
Ò Constipation
Blood-related changes like-
Ò Anaemia –iron deficiency anaemia
Reproductive symptoms like-
Ò Infertility
Ò Impotency
Ò Increased flow of menses
Ò And developmental delay like-
Ò Growth retardation
Ò Delayed puberty
Ò Mental retardation
Investigations
1-TFT-thyroid function test
The result may be-
a-elevated TSH and normal T4 level-subclinical hypothyroidism
b-raised TSH and decreased level of T4 and free T4-primary hypothyroidism.
c-TSH within normal or below normal range and reduced level of free and total level- secondary hypothyroidism.
2-Increased level of serum cholesterol
3-ECG- bradycardia
4-Thyroid antibodies
Treatment
Homeopathy has very effective medicine not only to control but also for the complete cure of hypothyroidism. Once it is cured the medication can be stopped permanently. Homeopathic medicines are completely free side effects and patient can use it very safely.
Like other systems of medicines, there is no specific medicine for hypothyroidism. Since the hormones affect the metabolic functions within the body, the signs and symptoms vary from individual to individual. So by considering the symptoms and signs that are peculiar to the patient in treatment, and by eliminating the common symptoms in the disease a medicine is selected, which will definitely correct the metabolism there by the complete cure of the disease.
Homeopathic medicines have to be taken for a few months to the complete recovery of hypothyroidism,
Usual remedies are Thyroidinum, Iodum, Calc carb, Spongia, etc.
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