HYPOTHYROIDISM

Thyroid is a butterfly shaped in front of the neck and it produces thyroid hormones. When the hormone production is less and it doesn’t meet the demand of the body it is called hypothyroidism.

Thyroid hormone plays an important role in controlling the body function. So when the production is less it affect the functions of the body markedly.

Hypothyroidism can affect at any age but now a days it is more common in youngsters especially ladies.

Signs and symptoms

Weakness

Weight gain

Constipation

Dry hair and thinning of hair

Menstrual irregularities- usually heavy bleeding

Swelling of joints

Increased cholesterol level in blood

Dry skin

Diagnosis

Blood test is the most effective tool to diagnosis hypothyroidism

Usually low level of T4 and high level of TSH indicates hypothyroidism.

Scope of Homeopathy

Homeopathy can manage and cure hypothyroidism. The positive part is that the patient can stop the medication once the hormone level is under control. But rechecking the hormone level once in 3 months, atleast for 3 consecutive times should be done.

Case no; 1

A 37 year old lady came with severe fatigue, irregular menstrual cycle. The flow was heavy and due to this she was anemic. Her bowel habit was not all regular. She also complained about hair falling. All these symptoms were there since the last two to three months. And her first visit was on 11 01 2017. Blood routine examination was advised with thyroid function test.  And the report was T3 94, T4 6.4 and TSH 13.10. And her Hemoglobin level was 9.4

After a course of 1 month medication she reported back with marked improvement of symptoms. She looks much more energetic and her constipation improved.

Her thyroid function was repeated and the TSH level reduced to 10.68 –(05 04 2017). And the medication was continued. Her hemoglobin increased to 11.5 , and the menstrual flow become almost normal.

And after few more months’ medication the test was repeated again  on July 31^st and the TSH level was within normal limit ie; 4.82. By this time she was completely symptoms free. And her hemoglobin was 13.4. And after one month more medication she was advised to stop the treatment. 

Case No; 2

A 30 yr old lady came with the report of Thyroid function test. Since she had bleeding per vagina she consulted a gynecologist and as per advice the thyroid function test was done, and diagnosed as hypothyroidism.  Since she was not willing to take medicine for hypothyroidism for a long time, she approached me.

At that time her TSH was 22.77 (2-05-2018).

After a month of medication she reported back.  This time her menses was normal and all the symptoms were reduced. And the medication was continued for a few more months and the test was repeated again on 22 07 2018. And the TSH level reduced to normal ie: 4.24

Case No: 3

A 45 year old lady came with the thyroid function test report. Her TSH was 9.12 on 21 03 2018.

Her main complaints were hair falling and sleep disturbances. And the physician whom she first consulted, advised for a Thyroid Function Test (TFT)

And as per the report tab: thyroxin was prescribed. But she was not willing to take the tab and thus approached me.

And after a few course of homeopathic medication she was symptomatically much better and a thyroid hormone recheck was done on 09 07 2018

And the report was

The TSH level came to normal and she is now symptoms free also. And she was advised to continue the medicine for some more months.

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