Homeopathy and hypothyroidism

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6. T
3
 and T
4
 regulation
The 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 T
4
levels are
high. 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.

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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.

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CausesCauses
The 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).

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• 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.

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•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.

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Symptoms 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

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Stress 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.

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Diagnosis
The 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 (T
4
) and smaller amounts of triiodothyronine (T
3
)).
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 (fT
3
)
•Free thyroxine (fT
4
)
•Total T
3
•Total T
4

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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

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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.

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Diet 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.

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CLINICAL 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
Mental
Loss of Memory and
concentration
Anxiety, nervousness,
irritability
Ears
Deafness may be present Not present
CVS
Chest pain on effort Dyspnoea and palpitation

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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
Neurological
Tendon jerks; hung-up reflexBrisk tendon jerk, fine tremors
SYMPTOMS
HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHYROIDISM

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Eyes
Periorbital oedema, sometimes
with bag like swelling under
the eyes
Exophthalmos
Lid retraction
Lid lag
Lagophthalmos
Chemosis; conjunctigal
oedema
Ptosis and diplopia
Voice
Husky with a changed timberNo change
G I System
1. Appetite: Anorexia
2. Thirst: Not much
3. Bowels: Constipated
1. Appetite: Extremely god
2. Thirst: excessive
3. Bowels: Diarrhoea
SYMPTOMS
HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHYROIDISM

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Skin
Dry 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
SYMPTOMS
HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHYROIDISM