homeopathy and hypothyroidism

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T3 and T4 regulationThe production of thyroxine and triiodothyronine is regulated by thyroid-

stimulating hormone (TSH), released by the anterior pitutary. The thyroid

and thyrotropes form

a negative feedback loop: TSH production is suppressed when the T4levels

arehigh. The TSH production itself is

modulated by thyrotropin –releasing

hormones (TRH), which is produced

by the hypothalamus and secreted at

an increased rate in situations such

as cold exposure (to

stimulate thermogenesis). TSH

production is blunted

by somatostatin (SRIH), rising levels

of glucocorticoids and sex

hormones (oestrogen and

testesterone), and excessively high

blood iodide concentration.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyrotropin-releasing_hormone



HypothyroidismHypothyroidism is a condition in which body doesn't have sufficient thyroid hormone levels in the blood stream. Since the body's metabolism is managed by

the thyroid hormones, persons suffering with hypothyroidism will have a slow metabolism.


www.phcindia.org, [email protected] most common cause of hypothyroidism is the chronic

autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), a form of thyroid

inflammation caused by damage to the thyroid tissue. Damage

occurs because immune cells which usually fight off infection and

colds attack the body's own thyroid tissue instead.

• Autoimmune Diseases - You may be at risk for thyroiditis if you

have other autoimmune diseases. Some examples of these

autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis (the immune

cells attack the joints), vitiligo (patches of skin lose their color and

become white), Addison's disease (a disorder of the adrenal

glands), and diabetes (the immune cells attack the pancreas which

produces insulin).



• Age - Hypothyroidism becomes increasingly common as we age,

particularly in women. If you are older your thyroid may not provide

enough thyroid hormones, thus resulting in hypothyroidism.

• Surgery - Removal of a portion or all of the thyroid gland is

another cause. If the total mass of thyroid producing cells left

within the body are not enough to meet the needs of the body, the

patient will develop hypothyroidism.

• Radioactive iodine - If a patient has undergone radioactive iodine

therapy to kill a portion of the thyroid, either to prevent goiters

from growing larger, or to prevent the production of too much of

the hormone (Hyperthyroidism), too many cells can be damaged

and the patient could become hypothyroid in couple of years

following the therapy.



•Secondary Hypothyroidism - There are some rare causes of

hypothyroidism related to brain diseases, also called secondary

hypothyroidism. Disorders of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus

portions of the brain may cause thyroid hormone deficiency in

addition to other hormonal imbalances.


www.phcindia.org, [email protected] Symptoms The symptoms of hypothyroidism mainly depend on the severity of

the hormone deficiency and how long the decrease has been

present. For most patients, the symptoms are mild and can often be

confused with other problems. The symptoms may include the

following:

•Weakness

•Hair loss

•Fatigue

•Weight gain

•Muscle aches

•Memory loss

•Dry, rough pale skin

•Coarse dry hair

•Cold intolerance

•Depression

•Abnormal menstrual

cycle

•Decreased

concentration

•Constipation

•Irritability

•Muscle cramps

•Slowed heart rate


www.phcindia.org, [email protected] and hypothyroidismStress and hypothyroidism

Stress is known to be a significant contributor to thyroid dysfunction; this can be environmental stress as well as lesser-considered homeostatic stress such as fluctuating blood sugar levels and immune problems.Stress's effect on thyroid function can be indirect, through its effects on blood sugar levels (dysglycemia), but it can also have more direct effects. Stress may cause hypothyroidism or reduced thyroid functioning by disrupting the HPA axis which down-regulates thyroid function, reducing the conversion of T4 to T3, weakening the immune system thus promoting autoimmunity , causing thyroid hormone resistance, and resulting in hormonal imbalances. Indeed, excess estrogen in the blood caused by chronic cortisol elevations can result in hypothyroid symptoms by decreasing levels of active T3. Stress also affects thyroid functioning through the sympathetic nervous system. A 1994 study of refugees from East Germany who experienced chronic stress found them to have a very high rate of hypothyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism, although not all refugees displayed clinical or behavioral symptoms associated with this reduced thyroid unctioning. TSH levels correlate positively with physiological stress.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothalamic%E2%80%93pituitary%E2%80%93adrenal_axis


www.phcindia.org, [email protected] only validated test to diagnose primary hypothyroidism, is to

measure thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine

(T4). However, these levels can be affected by non-thyroidal illnesses.

High levels of TSH indicate that the thyroid is not producing sufficient levels

of thyroid hormone (mainly as thyroxin (T4) and smaller amounts of

triiodothyronine (T3)). However, measuring just TSH fails to diagnose

secondary and tertiary hypothyroidism, thus leading to the following

suggested blood testing if the TSH is normal and hypothyroidism is still

suspected:

•Free triiodothyronine (fT3)

•Free thyroxine (fT4)

•Total T3

•Total T4



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TreatmentTreatment Treatment in conventional medicine advocates artificial supplementation of the deficient thyroid hormone. This triggers a negative feedback, causing further under activity of the thyroid gland, making the body dependent on this external source for life. Homeopathic treatment makes more sense because it treats the root cause of the problem, subtly by stimulating the patient’s thyroid to function optimally. The thyroid gland, an endocrine gland in the neck, is known to get influenced by psychological stress. Hypothyroidism could be due to radioactive destruction or surgical removal of thyroid tissue in order to treat hyperthyroidism, autoimmune diseases, or certain medications like lithium. Congenital hypothyroidism in newborns is usually seen in cases where hypothyroidism in the mother during pregnancy went undetected. Such infants run the risk of developing mental retardation. There are excellent remedies in Homeopathy for the patients suffering from hypothyroidism symptoms. The homeopathic remedies are prepared from a wide range of substances such as the vegetables, herbs, minerals, chemicals and animal products in extremely minute doses. The homeopathic remedy selected will be based on all the



symptoms of the patient including physical, mental and emotional states, and family history of the patient. Homeopathic remedies stimulate the body's own immune system and offer a long lasting cure rather than giving temporary relief. Homeopathic Treatment requires strict individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your physician/homeopath. The treatment of Hypothyroidism should be strictly based on the totality of symptoms and constitution. The totality in these cases guides for the miasmatic consideration which in this case generally is Sycotic and the constitution is Hydro-genoid. A remedy base on totality may be able to cure this problem on a long term basis. Some important medicines for the purpose are as follows:

Calcarea Carb, Thuja, Nat. Sulph, Graphites, Ammon Carb, Thyrodinum, Iodium, Nux Mosc, Lycopodium, Pulsatilla etc.


www.phcindia.org, [email protected] and Nutrition in Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid or

Impaired Production of Thyroid Hormone)

Avoid peaches, cabbage, soybeans, spinach, peanuts, and radishes,

as these foods can interfere with the manufacture of thyroid

hormones.

Supplements of vitamin c, vitamin E, riboflavin (vitamin B2), zinc

and niacin (vitamin B3), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and tyrosine might

help boost thyroid production.


www.phcindia.org, [email protected] DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHYROIDISM AND CLINICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHYROIDISM AND

HYPERTHYROIDISMHYPERTHYROIDISM

SYMPTOMS HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHYROIDISM

General

1. Intolerance of cold

2. Weight gain

3. Sweating scanty

4. Somnolence

(prolonged

drowsiness

1. Intolerance of heat

2. Weight loss despite

good

appetite

3. Excessive sweating

4. Insomnia

MentalLoss of Memory and

concentration

Anxiety, nervousness,

irritability

EarsDeafness may be present Not present

CVS Chest pain on effort Dyspnoea and palpitation



Reproductive System

Female: Menorrhagia and

polymenorrhoea

Galactorrhea

Male: Complete loss of

libido

Female: usually

oligomenorrhoea

Male: Impotence

Mind

Slowness of thought and

sluggish response to

questions

Restless and irritable,

Fidgety , can not sit still

Face

Puffy, dull, expressionless,

thickening of facial

features

Hollowed cheeks and

temporal fossae

CVS

1. Bradycardia

2. Pulse pressure

normal

1. Tachycardia

2. Wide pulse pressure

NeurologicalTendon jerks; hung-up

reflex

Brisk tendon jerk, fine

tremors




Eyes

Periorbital oedema,

sometimes with bag like

swelling under the eyes

Exophthalmos

Lid retraction

Lid lag

Lagophthalmos

Chemosis; conjunctigal

oedema

Ptosis and diplopia

VoiceHusky with a changed

timber

No change

G I System

1. Appetite: Anorexia

2. Thirst: Not much

3. Bowels: Constipated

1. Appetite: Extremely

god

2. Thirst: excessive

3. Bowels: Diarrhoea




SkinDry and cool, myxoedema Warm and moist with

‘velvety’ feel

Respiratory Obstructive sleep apnea ------

Serum T3, T4 Reduced Raised

Serum TSH

Raised in primary

Hypothyroidism

Normal or low in Sec.

Hypothyroidism

Low


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