HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR GOITER
Goiter is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid
gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your
neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a
large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or
breathe.
The most common cause of goiter
worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use
of iodized salt is common, a goiter is more often due to the over- or underproduction
of thyroid hormones or to nodules that develop in the gland itself.
Treatment depends on the size of
the goiter, your symptoms and the underlying cause. Small goiters that aren't
noticeable and don't cause problems usually don't need treatment
Causes-- Your thyroid gland
produces two main hormones — thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3).
These hormones circulate in your
bloodstream and help regulate your metabolism. They maintain the rate at which
your body uses fats and carbohydrates, help control your body temperature,
influence your heart rate, and help regulate the production of proteins. Your
thyroid gland also produces calcitonin — a hormone that helps regulate the
amount of calcium in your blood.
Your pituitary gland and
hypothalamus control the rate at which these hormones are produced and
released.
The process begins when the
hypothalamus — an area at the base of your brain that acts as a thermostat for
your whole system — signals your pituitary gland to make a hormone known as
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Your pituitary gland — also located at the
base of your brain — releases a certain amount of TSH, depending on how much
thyroxine and T-3 are in your blood. Your thyroid gland, in turn, regulates its
production of hormones based on the amount of TSH it receives from the
pituitary gland.
Having a goiter doesn't necessarily mean that your thyroid gland isn't
working normally. Even when it's enlarged, your thyroid may produce normal
amounts of hormones. It might also, however, produce too much or too little
thyroxine and T-3.
A number of factors can cause your thyroid gland to enlarge. Among the
most common are:
Iodine deficiency. Iodine, which is
essential for the production of thyroid hormones, is found primarily in
seawater and in the soil in coastal areas. In the developing world, people who
live inland or at high elevations are often iodine deficient and can develop
goiter when the thyroid enlarges in an effort to obtain more iodine. The
initial iodine deficiency may be made even worse by a diet high in
hormone-inhibiting foods, such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.
Although a lack of dietary iodine is the main cause of goiter in many
parts of the world, this is not often the case in countries where iodine is
routinely added to table salt and other foods.
Graves' disease. Goiter can sometimes
occur when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone
(hyperthyroidism). In Graves' disease, antibodies produced by your immune
system mistakenly attack your thyroid gland, causing it to produce excess
thyroxine. This overstimulation causes the thyroid to swell.
Hashimoto's disease. Goiter can also
result from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Like Graves' disease,
Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder. But instead of causing your
thyroid to produce too much hormone, Hashimoto's damages your thyroid so that
it produces too little.
Sensing a low hormone level, your pituitary gland produces more TSH to
stimulate the thyroid, which then causes the gland to enlarge.
Multinodular goiter. In this condition,
several solid or fluid-filled lumps called nodules develop in both sides of your
thyroid, resulting in overall enlargement of the gland.
Solitary thyroid nodules. In
this case, a single nodule develops in one part of your thyroid gland. Most
nodules are noncancerous (benign) and don't lead to cancer.
Thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer is far
less common than benign thyroid nodules. Cancer of the thyroid often appears as
an enlargement on one side of the thyroid.
Pregnancy. A hormone produced during
pregnancy, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), may cause your thyroid gland to
enlarge slightly.
Inflammation. Thyroiditis is an inflammatory
condition that can cause pain and swelling in the thyroid. It may also cause an
over- or underproduction of thyroxine.
Symptoms---Not all goiters cause signs and symptoms. When signs and symptoms do
occur they may include:
·
A visible swelling at the base of
your neck that may be particularly obvious when you shave or put on makeup
·
A tight feeling in your throat
·
Coughing
·
Hoarseness
·
Difficulty swallowing
·
Difficulty breathing
HOMOEOPATHIC
REMEDIES
IODUM
1000—Iodum is the top remedy for goitre. It is more suitable to spare
dark, active patients. There is marked hardness with sensation of constriction
is present. Enlargement of the two lobes occurs, tumour becoming more swollen
and painful at return of each menses.Grandular increase in size , especially
right side , soft and without any fluctuation .Nonlobulated tumour in interior
and medium portion of the size as large as a child’s head, rosy red, heavy in
weight and soft is cured by this remedy. Goitre soft with heat and rapid pulse.
Iodum patient feel excessive palpitation which get worse from even slight
exertion. Extreme weakness is a common symptom described by patients and the
weakness is mainly felt on going upstairs. This Homeopathic remedy is mainly prescribed for patients of
Hyperthyroidism who lose weight quickly despite having a good appetite. Such
patients need something to eat at very short intervals and always feel better
while eating. Feeling excessive heat in body and wanting to stay in a cool
environment are the other symptoms. Mentally the person is very anxious about
present issues and not about future.
BROMIUM 1000- When Iodum fails , this
remedy should be tried in high dilutions. There is enlarge ment of glands with
softness. Cannot lies on right side because of palpitation is a leading symptom
of this remedy. The Spongia patient is light complexioned, scrofulous and is
buoyant and cheerful.
THYROIDINUM 3X—Thyroidinum may be tried
if Iodum and Bromium fails.
NATRUM MURIATICUM 1000--Natrum
Muriaticum is a another effective medicine for goitre, mainly for patients who are irritated very
easily and get upset over little things. The person remains depressed with
weeping when alone and it always gets aggravated when someone tries to console.
The persons requiring this medicine feel very hot and cannot bear the heat of
sun. They suffer from severe headaches when exposed to sun. An unusual craving
for salt in excess is always present in a person who is recommended this
Homeopathic medicine. Another important symptom guiding is when a Hyperthyroid patient keeps on
losing weight despite having regular and proper meals. The person looks very
weak, especially around the neck region. The patient feels very weak especially
in morning when in bed. The heart rate slows down when using a stethoscope and
accelerates when the pulse rate is counted. This medicine can also help in regularising
the menstrual cycle in women with Hyperthyroidism whose menses remain
suppressed for too long.It is very effective in early stages.
LACHESIS
200-Lachesis should be thought of during early stages.It mainly
affects the left side. Lachesis is of
great help for patients who suffer from
the sensation of the body feeling extremely hot. Such patients cannot wear
tight clothes and always keep their collars around the neck and the belt around
the waist loose. The mental symptoms
that are usually considered are sadness with an aversion to do any kind of
work. The person does not wish to mix up and wants to go somewhere alone.
Excessive talkativeness is a leading mind symptom for the use of Lachesis . It is also the remedy for women of
menopause age suffering from Hyperthyroidism. The women complain of excessive
hot flushes and palpitations along with slight tremor. . The menstrual flow is
very less and the duration is also short. Feeling of wellness during menses is
an important feature for its use in women. Another leading feature is complaint
of pounding of heart or palpitations with episodes of fainting. Worsening of
the condition during sleep is a prominent symptom of this remedy.
SPONGIA
TOSTA 30- Spongia Tosta is recommended
when the thyroid gland is much enlarged,
causing suffocating spells at night.It is suitable for painful goitre. There is
asthma with amenorrhea. Pain on swallowing is another indication of this
remedy. Spogia is suitable for goitre in inhabitants of valleys. It has the
complexion and glandular enlargement of Bromium and the mental anxiety and low
vitality of Iodum.
LYCOPODIUM
CLAVATUM 200-Lycopodium Clavatum
for swelling of thyroid gland on the right side. The part is tense,
smooth, having a shining appearance with feeling of constrition in tumour
although not very large. The patient prefer hot food and drinks and desires sweets.
FUCUS
VESICULOSIS Q—Fucus is suitable for thyroid enlargement in obese persons.
There is indigestion, flatulency and constipation.
CALCAREA
CARB. 200- Calcarea carb is indicated in fat, flabby persons with
sweating on the head and neck. There is peculiar craving for eggs.
CALCAREA
IODATA 30- Calcarea iodate is indicated for thyroid enlargement at the
time of puberty.
LAPIS
ALBUS 6X—Lapis albus is affective for goitre when goitre with burning
and stinging ppin breasts, stomach and uterus is present. Scrofulous
enlargement of glands. Glands have a certain elasticity and pliability.
LYCOPUS
VIRGINICUS 3X-Exopthalmic goitre with heart trouble and breathlessness.
CONIUM
MACULATUM 200-Conium Maculatum is a very
effective remedy for goitre patients
who are very depressed and do not take
any interest in work. The patient gets irritated easily and suffers from weakness
of memory. This medicine works well for
patients who experience trembling in hands along with perspiration on hands.
Conium Maculatum is also a useful Homeopathic cure for menstrual problems faced
by women due to Hyperthyroidism where the menses appear late and that too for a
short time and are very scanty in nature.
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