Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid or impaired production of thyroid hormone)

Hypothyroidism it is a condition due to insufficient thyroid hormone in the body. It occur due to impaired throid function, where thyroid gland is unable to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyroxine (T3) in sufficient level as required by body.It leads to slow down the metabolism, that may cause damage to various tissues and organs in the body.Now a days it is one of the commonest disease in developed country like united kingdom unitd state of America, european countries, further its incidencing is also increasing in developing countries such as India, china, Bangaladesh, Pakistan,etc

Causes

• Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) : A type of thyroid inflammation caused due damage to thyroid tissue.
• Autoimmune diseases : Increase risk factor for the person suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, vitiligo, addison's disease, diabetes etc.
• Surgical Removal of small part or all of thyroid.
• Radioactive iodine therapy.
• Secondary Hypothyroidism due to ailments of pituitary and hypothalamus which causes thyroid hormone deficiency in addition to other hormonal imbalances.

Symptoms

• Fatigue, lethargy
• gain in body Weight
• Alopecia-Diffuse hair loss
• Hard stools-Constipation
• Pain in Muscle
• Irregular Menstrual cycle
• Easily affection to Cold
• skin become rough, dry and pale
• Dryness of hair
• Depression
• Decreased concentration
• Irritability
• Slower mental processes
• Cramps in muscles
• Decrease in heart rate
• Tingling or numbness in the hands
• Complications

If not treated properly or left untreated, hypothyroidism  can lead to other medical issues:

• Goitre : Enlargement of thyroid gland resulting in swelling in throat, swallowing and breathing problems.
• Heart ailments.
• Depression and other mental conditions.
• Myxedema
• Infertility and miscarriages.
• Birth defects in new born babies, children will be more prone to serious intellectual and developmental problems.

As per Dr.Abhishek clinical practical experience, even if the patient is on HRT and TSH levels are coming in normal range, body is still affected by the symptoms of hypothyroidism diffuse hair loss, impaired memory, lethargy, body weight gain, constipation, body pain, Irregular menstrual cycle, skin and hair dryness, Mental depression, numbness etc.On the other hand during correct homeopathic medication, above symptoms does not occur, as homeopathic medicine stimulate patients thyroid gland to produce optimu level of hormones.

In females using HRT for more that 5 years, 57 out of 1000 females develop breast cancer and in those female using HRT for 10 years, there would be 60 out of 1000, and it goes on increasing. 

The rate of breast cancer was 28% higher among those receiving HRT as opposed to those getting placebo. 

The rate for heart disease was 27% higher. HRT also increases the risk of stroke

Clinical trials - BBC News, 7/01/2005, Stroke rates were 42% higher and blood clot rates were more than two times high in patient getting HRT - American Cancer Society, 2001.

Lab investigations

Diagnosis through blood examination thyroid profile with t3,t4 and tsh levels

Anti-TPO antibody test for Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Ultrasonography useful to detect nodules and infiltrative disease.

Aura Homeopathy Treatment

Aura Homeopathy offers best homeopathy medicine for Thyroid disorders, without any side effect. Like other hormonal ailments can't be treated alone with out viewing other accessories symptoms such as mental, physical, emotional, and genetic history. Hence a complete treatment call for complete case taking , with proper individualisation of all symptoms

There are 183 homeopathy medicines which provide best treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid or impaired production of thyroid hormone). As per Dr.Abhishek, correct choice of homeopathic medicine and the resulting relief depends on correct case taking and Individualization of case done by qualified Homeopathic Doctor.

Some of the remedies which may be used under an expert homeopath are Calcarea carbonicum, Natrium muriaticum, Kalium carbonicum, Iodum, Thyroidinum and so on.

As per Dr.Abhishek clinical experience at Aura Homeopathy Clinic and research centre-India, Aura homeopathy is strongly recommended for every types of hypothyroid patients; newely diagnosed cases and chronic diagnosed patients who are already on HRT for a long time. In recent cases homeopathy is able to stop the HRT completely.

Diet & nutrition

• Avoid peanuts, peaches, cabbage,  spinach, soybeans and radishes.
• Supplements of riboflavin (vitamin B2), zinc and niacin (vitamin B3), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), vitamin c, vitamin E and tyrosine might help increase thyroid production.
• Physical exercise for 15 to 20 minutes per day is good for maintaining good thyroid  Regular physical activity is very important if you are hypothyroid.