HOMOEOPATHY FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM
Hyperthyroidism is a condition of the thyroid. The
thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck.
It produces tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are two
primary hormones that control how your cells use energy. Your thyroid gland
regulates your metabolism through the release of these hormones.
Thyroid
hormones 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 protein. Your thyroid also
produces a hormone that helps regulate the amount of calcium in your blood
(calcitonin).
Hyperthyroidism occurs
when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine.
Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism, causing unintentional
weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Causes
Hyperthyroidism can be caused by a number of conditions,
including Graves' disease, Plummer's disease and thyroiditis.
·
Graves' disease. Graves' disease is an
autoimmune disorder in which antibodies produced by your immune system
stimulate your thyroid to produce too much T4. It's the most common cause of
hyperthyroidism.
·
Hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules (toxic adenoma, toxic
multinodular goiter or Plummer's disease). This form of
hyperthyroidism occurs when one or more adenomas of your thyroid produce too much
T4. An adenoma is a part of the gland that has walled itself off from the rest
of the gland, forming noncancerous (benign) lumps that may cause an enlargement
of the thyroid.
·
Thyroiditis. Sometimes your thyroid
gland can become inflamed after pregnancy, due to an autoimmune condition or
for unknown reasons. The inflammation can cause excess thyroid hormone stored
in the gland to leak into your bloodstream. Some types of thyroiditis may cause
pain, while others are painless.
Symptoms
Hyperthyroidism can mimic other health problems, which can make
it difficult for your doctor to diagnose. It can also cause a wide variety of
signs and symptoms, including:
·
Unintentional weight loss, even when your appetite and food
intake stay the same or increase
·
Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) — commonly more than 100 beats a
minute
·
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
·
Pounding of your heart (palpitations)
·
Increased appetite
·
Nervousness, anxiety and irritability
·
Tremor — usually a fine trembling in your hands and fingers
·
Sweating
·
Changes in menstrual patterns
·
Increased sensitivity to heat
·
Changes in bowel patterns, especially more frequent bowel
movements
·
An enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), which may appear as a
swelling at the base of your neck
Older adults are more likely to have either no signs or symptoms
or subtle ones, such as an increased heart rate, heat intolerance and a
tendency to become tired during ordinary activities.
Graves' ophthalmopathy
Sometimes an uncommon problem called Graves' ophthalmopathy may
affect your eyes, especially if you smoke. This disorder makes your eyeballs
protrude beyond their normal protective orbits when the tissues and muscles
behind your eyes swell. Eye problems often improve without treatment.
Signs and symptoms of Graves' ophthalmopathy include:
·
Dry eyes
·
Red or swollen eyes
·
Excessive tearing or discomfort in one or both eyes
·
Light sensitivity, blurry or double vision, inflammation, or
reduced eye movement
·
Protruding eyeballs
Risk factors
Risk factors for hyperthyroidism, include:
·
A family history, particularly of Graves' disease
·
Female sex
·
A personal history of certain chronic illnesses, such as type 1
diabetes, pernicious anemia and primary adrenal insufficiency
Complications
Hyperthyroidism can lead to a number of complications:
·
Heart problems. Some of the most serious
complications of hyperthyroidism involve the heart. These include a rapid heart
rate, a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation that increases your
risk of stroke, and congestive heart failure — a condition in which your heart
can't circulate enough blood to meet your body's needs.
·
Brittle bones. Untreated hyperthyroidism
can also lead to weak, brittle bones (osteoporosis). The strength of your bones
depends, in part, on the amount of calcium and other minerals they contain. Too
much thyroid hormone interferes with your body's ability to incorporate calcium
into your bones.
·
Eye problems. People with Graves'
ophthalmopathy develop eye problems, including bulging, red or swollen eyes,
sensitivity to light, and blurring or double vision. Untreated, severe eye
problems can lead to vision loss.
·
Red, swollen skin. In rare cases, people with
Graves' disease develop Graves' dermopathy. This affects the skin, causing
redness and swelling, often on the shins and feet.
·
Thyrotoxic crisis. Hyperthyroidism also places
you at risk of thyrotoxic crisis — a sudden intensification of your symptoms,
leading to a fever, a rapid pulse and even delirium. If this occurs, seek
immediate medical care.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homoeopathy
today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It
strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach
towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical
levels. When hyperthyroidism is
concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the
selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental
and physical symptoms.
IODIUM
1000—Iodium
is one of the top remedies for hyperthyroidism with rapid metabolism. Iodium is
suited to exceedingly thin, dark complexioned with enlarged lymphatic glands,
has voracious appetite but gets thin. Emaciation, weight loss with great
appetite. Hungry with much thirst. Better after eating. Eat every few hours. Get
anxious or worried if he does not eat. Better
while eating or after eating. Great debility , the slightest effort induces
perspiration, cannot talk, becomes out of breath going up stairs. Palpitations,
worse least exertion. Feel always hot. Anxiety when quiet. Anxiety about
present and depression, no reference to the future.
NATRUM
MURIATICUM 200—Natrum muriaticum is another best remedy
for hyperthyroidism , with mood changes.
Depression. The person is depressed and introverted. Marked disposition
to weep. Sad weeping mood , without cause, but consolation from other
aggravates her troubles. Cannot cry in front of others. Great irritability. Natrum mur person cannot
bear the heat of sun. Severe headache from sunrise to sun set. Great emaciation, losing
flesh while eating well, especially in neck. Heart rate increased. Menses suppressed.
Craving for salt and salty foods is characteristic to Natrum muriaticum.
LACHESIS
200—Lachesis
is best for hyperthyroidism, where it is adapted to thin , slender and
emaciated than to fleshy persons and those who have been changed both mentally
and physically by their illness. Mentally
the person is sad in the morning , no desire to mix with the world. They are
nervous and excitable. Great loquacity, wants to talk all the time, frequently
jumping from one subject to another, then sadness or repeats the same thing,
one word often leads into another story. Great sensitiveness to touch. They
cannot bear bed-clothes or night-dress to touch throat or abdomen. It is a
great remedy women during their menopausal age with hot flushes and palpitations.
Menses becomes too short too feeble. All symptoms are worse after sleep or the
aggravation wakes him from sleep; sleeps into aggravation.
LYCOPODIUM
CLAVATUM 200—Lycopodium clavatum is best for
hyperthyroidism with emaciation. Upper part of the body is more emaciated. They
suffer from malnutrition and weakness of digestion. The patient is thin
withered and full of gas and bloating. They prefer hot drinks and hot foods.
Craves sugar is characteristic.
LYCOPUS
VIRGINICUS 30—Lycopus virginicus is best for hyperthyroidism , where heart
symptoms are prominent. Rapid heart action. Palpitation and increased heart
rate. Palpitation from nervous irritation.
PETROLEUM
200—Petroleum
is indicated in hyperthyroidism with increased appetite. Stomach pain when
stomach is empty, relieved by constant eating. Ravenous hunger. Must rise at
night and eat. Petroleum person suffer from skin eruptions and deep cracks in
folds, nipples and finger tips.
PHOSPHORUS
200—Phosphorus
is adapted to tall slender persons of sanguine temperament, fair skin ,
delicate eye lashes, fine blond, or red hair, quick perceptions, and very
sensitive in nature. Over sensitiveness of all the senses to external
impressions, light, noise, odors, touch. Due to the hormonal imbalance hair
falls out in clouds from the scalp ; hair falls out in bunches , baldness of
single parts. The patient feels a weak,
empty , all- gone sensation in head, chest, stomach and entire abdomen. They
have a craving for cold and iced drinks, chocolate, candies, salt, acids and
spicy foods. Patient suffering from disturbed bowel movements, especially
diarrhea due to increase in thyroid hormones. Diarrhea with great weakness
after stool.
PULSATILLA
NIGRICANS 200--- Pulsatilla nigricans is adapted to indecisive , slow, mild, timid , emotional,
and tearful persons. Weeps easily. Because of heat in body the person always
seeks the open air, always feels better there , even though chilly.
Thirstlessness is another leading symptom of Pulsatilla. Menses suppressed or
scanty and delayed. Complaints are aggravated from rich foods, fats , pork,
pastries, desserts and ice –cream.
SEPIA
200—Sepia
is adapted to persons of dark hair, rigid fiber, but mild and easy disposition.
Due to excess hormone production mood changes are seen in Sepia persons.
Anxiety with fear and flushes of heat over face and head. Indifferent is
another leading symptom of Sepia. Indifferent to even to one’s family , to
one’s occupation and to those whom she loved best. Great sadness and weeping. Marked
menses irregularities are seen in Sepia. Irregular mensus of nearly every
form-early, late, scanty, profuse, amenorrhea or menorrhagia. Sensation of pressure and bearing down as if
everything would protrude from pelvis; must cross limbs tightly or sit close to
prevent it.
SULPHUR
200—Sulphur
is indicated for hyperthyroidism with
heat and bowel disturbances. Sensation of burning , especially on vertex and
soles of feet, especially at night. Cold feet in daytime with burning soles at
night. Wants to find a cool place for them, puts them out of bed to cool them
off. Morning diarrhea is another symptom of Sulphur. Driving out of bed early
in the morning, as if the bowels were too weak to retain their contents.
THYROIDINUM
1000—Thyroidinum
may be considered as an intercurrent remedy
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