Hypothyroidism - Types, Causes, Symptoms & Homeopathic Treatment Of It!

Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone. The main duty of thyroid hormone is to maintain the metabolism of the body. Hence, the person having Hypothyroidism will experience slow metabolism. Hypo means underactive, which means the lack of thyroid hormones in the body.

Types of Hypothyroidism

This happens when the functioning thyroid gland fail to produce T3 and T4. As a result, pituitary gland releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). TSH is the hormone which normally stimulates production of T3 and T4 hormones.

1. Primary Hypothyroidism is the deficiency of thyroid hormones due to inadequate production.

2. Secondary Hypothyroidism is deficiency of thyroid hormones due to inadequate stimulation of the thyroid gland through pituitary gland.

Causes of Hypothyroidism

• Autoimmune disease

• Viral infections or other respiratory disorders

• Certain medicines such as lithium that is used to treat psychiatric

• Radiation therapy for some cancers

• Treating hyperthyroidism with anti-thyroid medicine

• An underactive thyroid gland by birth

• The hypothyroidism during pregnancy.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

• Fatigue

• Weight gain

• Weakness

• Dry, rough pale skin

• Coarse, dry hair

• Hair loss

• Muscle cramps and muscle aches

• Cold intolerance

• Constipation

• Irritability

• Depression

• Memory loss

• Abnormal menstrual cycles

• Decreased libido

Homeopathic Treatment for Hypothyroidism

Homeopathic medicines are always known for treating the disease permanently and same way the medicine performs here too. The disease could be treated with the help of different medicines in homeopathy. Choosing or prescribing the right medicine depends on the cause of the disease and its effect.

Conventional treatment for thyroid disease involves a lifelong medication or painful process. Although there are many alternative treatments, among all those treatments Homoeopathic treatment is a good one to opt because it will have no side effects and also a painless procedure to control and get relief. While in homeopathy, we propose to treat the problem not by supplementing the deficiencies or surplus, but by reactivation of Thyroid glandular function. Our immune system is also under constant attack from toxins within air, water and food supply.

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 hyperthyroid functions. It may be also used as a supportive help for regulating both hypo and hyper thyroid functions.