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THYROID DISORDERS | HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES

Sunday, April 29, 2012 · Posted in , ,


The successful rate in treatment of hypothyroidism by homeopathy is much higher than any other system of medicine. There are many homeopathic medicines for Hypothyroid disorders. As I always says, a homeopathic medicine is prescribed after a detailed case taking. Your complete physical and mental conditions are took in detail on case taking. After analyzing your symptoms a constitutional miasmatic remedy is prescribed by a homeopath. I am listing out some important medicines which can be given for hypothyroid disorders. In chronic cases you will have to continue the medicines for a little time as explained by your doctor.

  IODIUM
It is a classical remedy for goitre, simple and the exophthalmic variety; in this
we have exophthalmus, the thyroid enlargement, the tachycardia, and the tremor, all characteristic of Iodine. In the simple, soft variety it is also useful; here it should be used low, but in the indurated varieties better results will be had with the higher potencies.
             Rapid metabolism: Loss of flesh great appetite. Hunger with much thirst. Better aftereating. Great debility, the slightest effort induces perspiration.
Iod individual is exceedingly thin, dark complexioned, with enlarged lymphatic glands, has voracious appetite but gets thin. Tubercular type.
Tremor. Iodine craves cold air.Acute exacerbation of chronic inflammation. Arthritis deformans. Acts prominently on connective tissue. The plague. Goitre.. Sluggish vital reaction, hence chronicity in many of its aspects.
Tincture internally and locally to swollen glands and rattlesnake bites.
Throat.--Larynx feels constricted. Eustachian deafness. Thyroid enlarged. Goitre, with sensation of constriction. Swollen submaxillary glands. Uvula swollen.

BARYTACARBONICA (BARYTA CARB)
Specially indicated in infancy and old age. This remedy brings aid to scrofulous children, especially if they are backward mentally and physically, are dwarfish, do not grow and develop, have scrofulous ophthalmia, swollen abdomen, take cold easily, and then always have swollen tonsils.. Diseases of old men when degenerative changes begin;-cardiac vascular and cerebral;-who have hypertrophied prostate or indurated testes, very sensitive to cold.
 offensive foot-sweats, very weak and weary, must sit or lie down or lean on something. Very averse to meeting strangers. Often useful in the dyspepsias of the young who have masturbated and who suffer from seminal emissions. Affects glandular structures, and useful in general degenerative changes, especially in coats of arteries, aneurism, and senility.
Throat.--Submaxillary glands and tonsils swollen. Takes cold easily, with stitches and smarting pain. Quinsy. Suppurating tonsils from every cold. Tonsils inflamed, with swollen veins. Smarting pain when swallowing; worse empty swallowing. Feeling of a plug in pharynx. Can only swallow liquids. Spasm of œsophagus as soon as food enters œsophagus, causes gagging and choking
.Worse, while thinking of symptoms; from washing; lying on painful side.
 Better, walking in open air.

CALCAREA CARBONICA
 In simple goitre in those of strumous diathesis this remedy has been used successfully. Cured cases on record are numerous. Various strengths are recommended from the 4th to the 30th.
Fatty flabby patients with slowness in every movements and actions. They are mild . It is more suited to chilly patients.

SPONGIA TOSTA
Children with fair complexion, lax fiber; swollen glands. Exhaustion and heaviness of the body after slight exertion, with orgasm of blood to chest, face. Anxiety and difficult breathing.
Throat.--Thyroid gland swollen. Stitches and dryness. Burning and stinging. Sore throat; worse after eating sweet things. Tickling causes cough. Clears throat constantly.
Worse, ascending, wind, before midnight.
Better, descending, lying with head low.

CROTALUS CASCAVELLA (crot-c.)
THROAT: Sensation of foreign body, not > swallowing.Swallowing difficult, > liquids Sensitive to clothing. Constriction of thyroid.

KALIUM IODATUM (kali-i.)
THROAT: GOITRE, exophtalmic (Calc, Iod, Spong), sensitive to touch and  pressure. Swelling of uvula.

CALCAREA IODATA (calc-i.)
It is in the treatment of scrofulous affections, especially enlarged glands, tonsils, etc., that this remedy has gained marked beneficial results. Thyroid enlargements about time of puberty.Flabby children subject to colds. Secretions inclined to be profuse and yellow. Adenoids. Uterine fibroids. Croup.
Throat.-Enlarged tonsils are filled with little crypts.
CARBO ANIMALIS
Seems to be especially adapted to scrofulous and venous constitutions, old people, and after debilitating disease, with feeble circulation and lowered vitality. Glands are indurated, veins distended, skin blue. Stitch remaining after pleurisy. Easily strained from lifting. Weakness of nursing women. Ulceration and decomposition. All its secretions are offensive.
worse in evening, in bed and from cold. Verruca on hands and face of old people, with bluish color of extremities. Glands indurated, swollen, painful, in neck, axillæ, groin, mammæ; pains lancinating, cutting, burning (Con; Merc iod flav). Burning, rawness and fissures; moisture. Bubo.

CONIUM MACULATUM   (CONIUM)
Hypochondriasis, urinary troubles, weakened memory, sexual debility found here. Trouble at the change of life, old and bachelors. Growth of tumors invite it also. General feeling as if bruised by blows. Great debility in the morning in bed. Weakness of body and mind, trembling, and palpitation. Cancerous diathesis. Arterio-sclerosis. Caries of sternum. Enlarged glands. Acts on the glandular system, engorging and indurating it, altering its structure like scrofulous and cancerous conditions. Tonic after grippe. Insomnia of multiple neuritis.
Worse, lying down, turningor rising in bed; celibacy; before and during menses, from taking cold, bodily or mental exertion.
Better, while fasting, in the dark, from letting limbs hang down, motion and pressure.

LAPIS ALBUS
 This is the silico-fluoride of Calcium and was first recommended by Grauvogl and later emphasized by Hale. It is a component part of the waters of valleys where goitre is prevalent. It corresponds to simple goitre of a soft doughy feel, rather than the hard indurated encapsulated varieties. The writer has seen the drug cure several cases of this description in the 6x trituration. It increases markedly the appetite. It suits well persons of anaemic tendency.

MERCURIUS IODATUS RUBER (merc-i-r.)
Throat:Inflammation and pain, starts on the LEFT SIDE.Tonsillitis-Diphtheria; submaxillary glands painfully engorged, fauces dark red; worse on left tonsil. Parenchymatous tonsillitis. Will often abort peritonsillitis if given frequently. Cough form elongated uvula, with sore throat, Laryngeal troubles with aphonia.

LACHESIS MUTUS    ( LACHESIS)
Like all snake poisons, Lachesis decomposes the blood, rendering it more fluid; hence a hæmorrhagic tendency is marked. Delirium tremens with much trembling and confusion. Very important during the climacteric and for patients of a melancholic disposition. Ill effects of suppressed discharges. Diphtheritic paralysis Diphtheria carriers. Sensation of tension in various parts. Cannot bear anything tight anywhere.
Throat.--Sore, worse left side, swallowing liquids. Quinsy. Septic parotiditis. Dry, intensely swollen, externally and internally.

BARYTA IODATA
Acts on the lymphatic system, increased leucocytosis. Quinsy. Indurated glands, especially tonsils and breasts. Strumous ophthalmia, with tumefaction of cervical glands and stunted growth. Tumors.

NATRIUM MURIATICUM (nat-m.)
Exophthalmic goitre in subjects of a cachectic appearance; there is palpitation of the heart and the heart beat seems to shake the entire body. It is likely to be a very useful remedy to finish and fix the cure begun by some other remedy.
THROAT: Affections of thyroid. Goitre ,Sensation of a lump Stitching pains Emaciation of neck

SULPHUR
 Sulphur has been found curative of exophthalmic goitre.
The patient is hot. Sulphur suits for those who are dirty and in filthy in look and who are prone to skin effections. Symptoms aggravates on washing and standing.

LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS
 Many observers speak highly of this remedy in the exophthalmic variety of goitre. Its chief indications seem to be constriction of chest, weak pulse, which is remittent, tremulous and rapid. Cyanosis. Sometimes the heart's action is tumultuous and forcible.

THYREOIDINUM 
It produces anaemia, emaciation, sweating and a persistent frontal headache and muscular weakness. It exercises a regulating influence over nutrition, growth and development. Basedow tachycardia and exophthalmic goitre with palpitation from the least excitement, easy excitability of the heart and dry skin. The higher potencies are more efficient in the exophthalmic variety and much safer than the taking of the crude thyroid which has a large element of danger. It reinforces the action of Lycopus, and is complemented by Fucus vesiculosus.
Pulsatilla, Phosphorus, nux vomica, Sepia ars alb andveratrum alb can be given constitutionally.
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HYPOTHYROIDISM | Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Diet & HOMEOPATHY

Saturday, April 28, 2012 · Posted in ,


Underactivity of the thyroid is called hypothyroidism. When the cause lies in the thyroid it is called primary hypothyroidism; when it is due to a lack of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) subsequent to pituitary failure, it is called secondary hypothyroidism. Primary hypothyroidism can be clinical or subclinical. Clinical hypothyroidism is when there are definite symptoms with a raised TSH outside the reference range and low serum thyroxine level.Some patients have few if any symptoms but have a serum TSH outside the reference range but have serum thyroxine levels within the reference range. These patients are said to be subclinically hypothyroid.

Causes of Primary Hypothyroidism

Primary hypothyroidism results from low levels of thyroid hormones
in the circulation as a direct result of an underproduction by the thyroid gland itself. The main causes of primary hypothyroidism are given below.

1.      Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is six times more common in women than men and presents with all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. It may be associated with other endocrine organ deficiencies such as diabetes mellitus or Addison's disease (Schmidt's syndrome).The patients have a rubbery feeling thyroid and the thyroid function tests confirm hypothyroidism. The thyroid scan shows an irregular patchy uptake. Thyroid antibodies in the blood confirm the diagnosis. The condition is potentially premalignant and any suspicious nodules should be biopsied to exclude lymphoma. The thyroid swelling usually regresses on thyroid medication and surgery is very rarely indicated. On Hashimoto's thyroiditis such as postpartum thyroiditis,De Quervains thyroiditis and silent thyroiditis can all cause hypothyroidism.

2. Congenital - Poor development of the thyroid, aplasia, hypoplasia or defective synthesis of thyroid hormone-one in 4000 live births.

3. Drug causes:
• Lack of iodine in diet
• Gross excess iodine in diet
• Enzyme defects in the thyroid (dyshormonogenesis)
• Over treatment with antithyroid drugs in thyrotoxicosis
• Lithium treatment in mental disease
• Amiodarone treatment in heart disease
• Thalidomide
• Sunitinib
• Rifampicin
4. Surgical removal of the thyroid.

5. Radioactive iodine treatment.

Causes of Secondary Hypothyroidism 

Secondary hypothyroidism results from an underproduction of thyroid hormones from the thyroid caused by deficient TSH stimulation by the pituitary. The main causes are listed below:

1. Destruction of the anterior pituitary gland due to tumor or surgery.
2. Very rarely isolated deficiency in TSH production by the anterior pituitary gland.
3. Peripheral resistance to thyroid hormones.

Symptoms and signs of Hypothyroidism
The symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism include:
         Weight gain and change in appearance with a deep voice
         Cold intolerance
         Goiter
         Mental changes - ranging from depression to madness (myxoedema madness)
         Coma
         Constipation
         Menstrual irregularity
         Deafness
         Poor libido
         Hair loss
         Coarse dry skin with puffy eyes
         Joint pains
         Carpal tunnel syndrome
         Leg swelling, due to heart failure
         Hypothermia in winter
         Muscle weakness.


Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

            The problem with making the diagnosis is thinking of it. The symptoms and signs progress slowly over the years. In primary hypothyroidism the TSH is raised with a low T4 and T3. In secondary hypothyroidism the TSH is low with a low T3 and T4.

Treatment of Hypothyroidism
             The treatment of hypothyroidism is thyroid replacement for life.The decision whether to treat hypothyroidism depends on the clinical situation.If there is overt clinical hypothyroidism and the TSH is above the reference range then the patient should be treated.
If there is subclinical hypothyroidism and the TSH ranges from 6 to 10 mU/l and thyroxine levels are within the reference range the management is controversial. It is known that such patients with positive antibodies have a conversion rate to overt hypothyroidism of around 5% per year. Those patients with little or no symptoms can be safely watched with a yearly clinical review. If the antibodies are negative the review can be done three yearly.
 If there is controversy about the treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism there is uproar about the treatment of the alleged hypothyroid patient with TSH levels well within the reference range.
             

Myxoedema Coma
Myxoedema coma is the end result of untreated hypothyroidism. The classical features are that of hypothyroidism but with progressive weakness resulting in loss of consciousness. This condition is common in elderly patients and has a number of precipitating factors. The major factors are listed below:
i.          Surgery
ii.         Infection
iii.        Drugs
iv.        Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
v.         Stroke
vi.        Hypothermia
Myxoedema coma is a medical emergency requiring supportive measures and replacement of iodothyronines.

Diet (Foods to avoid in hypothyroidism)
Here are the foods to avoid eating raw if you want to prevent a goiter:
Vegetables
    Broccoli, Cabbage
    Cassava root, Cauliflower
    Kale,    Mustard greens
    Radishes,   Rutabagas, Spinach,  Turnips
Fruits
    Strawberries, Peaches,  Pears
Legumes/seeds/grains
    Millet, Soybeans, Peanuts,  Pinenuts
OILS
    CANOLA
            The successful rate in treatment of hypothyroidism by homeopathy is much higher than any other system of medicine. There are many homeopathic medicines for Hypothyroid disorders. As I always says, a homeopathic medicine is prescribed after a detailed case taking. Your complete physical and mental conditions are took in detail on case taking. After analyzing your symptoms a constitutional miasmatic remedy is prescribed by a homeopath. I am listing out some important medicines which can be given for hypothyroid disorders. In chronic cases you will have to continue the medicines as explained by your doctor.
Repertorial approach to hypothyroidism
1. EXTERNAL THROATGOITRE, exophthalmic
exophthalmic : Aur-i., aur., bad., cact., calc., con., crot-h., ferr-i., ferr., Iod., lycps., nat-m., phos., sec., spong.
indurated : Iod., spong.
painful : Iod., plat., spong.
menses, during : Iod.
on swallowing : Spong.
sensitive : Kali-i.
vascular : Apis., calc.
2. EXTERNAL THROATPAIN pressing, sides
Thyroid gland : Bar-c.
3.EXTERNAL THROATPAIN Soreness
Thyroid gland : Ail., kali-i., nicc.
4.EXTERNAL THROATPAIN, stitching
Thyroid gland : Am-c., iod., nat-c., spong., sulph.
5.EXTERNAL THROATSWELLING,
Thyroid gland : Ail., ars., aur-s., carb-an., caust., clem., kali-i., nat-c., nit-ac., ol-j., thuj.
right : Merc.
sensation of : Mag-c.
6. EXTERNAL THROAT GOITRE: Ail., aloe., am-c., ambr., apis., aur-i., aur., bad., bell., brom., calc-f., calc-i., calc-s., Calc., carb-an., carb-s., caust., cist., con., crot-c., ferr-i., fl-ac., form., hep., Iod., kali-c., kali-i., lach., lap-a., lyc., lycps., mag-c., merc-i-f., merc-i-r., nat-c., nat-m., nat-p., nat-s., phos., plat., podo., sep., sil., Spong., stram., tab., tarent., tub., urt-u.
right sided : Iod., lyc., merc-i-f., nat-c., phos., sep., sil., spong.
left : Lach.
constriction : Calc-s., Crot-c., iod., lyc., spong.
7.EXTERNAL THROAT  INDURATION of glands : Alumn., am-c., ant-c., bar-c., bar-i., Bar-m., Bell., calc-f., Calc-i., calc-p., Calc., Carb-an., carb-s., carb-v., cist., Con., cupr., dulc., graph., hecla., hep., Iod., kali-i., lyc., merc., nat-c., nat-m., nit-ac., puls., rhus-t., sars., sep., Sil., spong., staph., Sulph., Tub.
like knotted cords : Bar-i., Bar-m., Calc-i., calc., cist., dulc., hecla., hep., iod., lyc., merc., psor., rhus-t., sil., sulph., Tub.

Commonly prescribed medicines are
Iodum, Baryta carbonica, Spongia tosta 
Kalium iodatum, Calcarea iodata, Carbo animalis
Conium maculatum, Mercurius iodatus ruber
 Lachesis, Ferrum iodatum, Kalium iodatum  , Apis   mellifica , Tuberculinum, Pulsatilla, Belladonna, Bryonia
Baryta iodata ,Ntrium muriaticum, Phosphorus, Nux vom, Carcinosin

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