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Homeopathy for Hypothyroidism

homeopathy hypothyroidism
Written by Dr. Manish Bhatia

Hypothyroidism is a disorder of endocrine system in which thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone. Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. Medicines like Calcare phos, Calcarea carb, Lapis alb, Iodium, Thyroidinum, Spongia, Lycopus, CalCarea iod etc are often found indicated in cases of hypothyroidist.

Are you looking for a homeopathic cure for hypothyroidism? This article discusses the homeopathy treatment of hypothyroidism along with the best homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism treatment.

Hypothyroidism is a disorder of endocrine system in which thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to “run the body’s metabolism”, it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism.

Homeopathic medicine for Hypothyroidism

homeopathy medicine for hypothyroidism

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism is not only to treat hypothyroidism but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available for hypothyroidism which can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the complaints. For individualized homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below which are much helpful in treatment of hypothyroidism symptoms:Homeopathy offers good prognosis to cases of hypothyroidism.

Medicines like Calcare phos, Calcarea carb, Lapis alb, Iodium, Thyroidinum, Spongia, Lycopus, Calcarea iod etc are often found indicated in cases of hypothyroidism.

Spongia Tosta

In this drug we find without any cerebral symptoms, marked anxiety, fear of death, and suffocation, associated with palpitation and uneasiness in the region of the heart. It is especially related to cases where there is pain and a sense of stuffiness and fullness in the cardiac region, in the chest, with dyspnea, anxiety, fear of death, fear of the future, fear that something dreadful is going to happen.

The tendency to affect the gland is striking. As a matter of fact all the gland are affected; they gradually enlarge and become increasingly hard. Glands that have undergone inflammation and are increased in size become hard, or they take on hypertrophy.

Hypertrophy of the thyroid, goitre, when the heart is affected and the eyes protruding. Cervical glands enlarged; inveterate cases of enlarged testes; orchitis from a suppressed gonorrhea, a cold or other causes; gradually increasing hardness.

Lapis albus

Affections of glands and lymphatics. Enlarged gland where there is a degree of elasticity rather than stony hardness Lapis Albus homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism(Dewey). Scrofulous affections, abscesses, and sores, enlargement and induration of glands, especially cervical, glandular tumours where no glands are usually found, goitre, cretinism. Lipoma, sarcoma, glandular and fibrous tumours, carcinoma as long as ulceration has not set in, based on scrofulosis.

Iodum

The most prominent feature of the action of Iodium is its power of causing absorption. It is this power which has iodum homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidismmade the drug such a favorite among old-school practitioners as a paint in all kinds of swellings.  Fears every little occurrence will end seriously. In his anxiety shuns everyone, even his doctor.  Tension in the neck. Swelling of the exterior of the neck. Swelling of the neck when speaking. Swelling of the glands of the neck, of the nape of the neck, and of the armpits. Hard and large goiters. Constant sensation of constriction in the goiters. Insupportable hoarseness and tingling in the throat, especially in morning. The voice becomes deeper.

Thyroidinum

“All progressed cases of myxedema show some mental aberration which tends towards dementia, usually with delusions, the latter taking the form of suspicion and persecution. Occasionally actual insanity is present in the form of mania and insanity.”

Malaise better by lying in bed. Stooping causes palpitation. Rest in recumbent position better extreme breathlessness with lividity, felt as if dying. Myxedematous patients are always chilly, the effect of the treatment is to make them less so. Loss of consciousness and general tonic muscular spasm for a few seconds. Tingling sensation in legs. Oedema of legs appeared, and subsequently subsided and continued to reappear and subside for a month. Pain in legs. Incomplete paraplegia. Swelling of face and legs. Feet repeatedly peel in large flakes, leaving a tender surface.
Profuse flow of fluid from feet. Menses profuse, prolonged, more frequent, early amenorrhoea. Diarrhoea, with gastro-intestinal disturbance. Relief of constipation with more natural actions. Constipation.

Lycopus

Increased mental and physical activity in evening. Stupid, with lack of expression, during menstrual flow.homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism
Mind wanders from one thing to another. Nausea from back of fauces, better by eructations that taste of tea and the drug, succeeded by persistent giddiness while sitting, and staggering while walking. Nausea and faintness. Circumscribed pain and compression in region of stomach. Indigestion with pain and distress in gastric region.
Gastritis, enteritis, diarrhea, dysentery. Menorrhagia and metrorrhagia. Menses: intermit for ten or twelve days, last from half an hour to six hours. Vagina very hot, os uteri engorged and swollen.

HypothyroidismCAUSE

Causes of primary hypothyroidism- Chief cause of primary hypothyroidism is autoimmune disorder, in which body’s own immune attack on the gland leads to destruction of the gland. Another cause include iodine deficiency.

Cause of secondary hypothyroidism – Secondary hypothyroidism occurs when the hypothalamus produces insufficient thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) or the pituitary produces insufficient TSH.

HypothyroidismSIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Symptoms and signs of primary hypothyroidism are often subtle and insidious. Various organ systems may be

affected.

  • Metabolic symptoms: Cold intolerance, modest weight gain (due to fluid retention and decreased metabolism).
  • Neurologic symptoms: Forgetfulness, numbness of the hands and feet.
  • Psychiatric symptoms: Personality changes, depression, dull facial expression, dementia or frank psychosis.
  • Skin symptoms: Facial puffiness; myxedema; sparse, coarse and dry hair; coarse, dry, scaly and thick skin; carotenemia, particularly notable on the palms and soles (caused by deposition of carotene in the lipid-rich epidermal layers); macroglossia due to deposition of proteinaceous ground substance in the tongue
  • Ocular symptoms: Puffy swelling around the eyes
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms: Constipation
  • Gynecologic symptoms: increase or decrease menstrual flow, irregular menses.
  • Cardiovascular symptoms: Slow heart rate (a decrease in both thyroid hormone and adrenergic stimulation causes bradycardia), enlarged heart on examination and imaging.
  • Other symptoms: Pleural or abdominal effusions (pleural effusions develop slowly and only rarely cause respiratory or hemodynamic distress), hoarse voice, and slow speech

Hypothyroidism and pregnancy

Hypothyroidism affects your entire body. Your thyroid is responsible for many of your body’s daily functions, including metabolism, heartbeat, and temperature control. When your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, all of these functions can slow.

Women who have hypothyroidism and wish to become pregnant face a particular set of challenges. Low thyroid function or uncontrolled hypothyroidism during pregnancy can cause:

  • anemia
  • miscarriage
  • preeclampsia
  • stillbirth
  • low birth weight
  • brain development problems
  • birth defects

Women with thyroid problems can and very often do have healthy pregnancies.

Diet for Hypothyroidism

  • Foods that contain certain nutrients can help maintain proper thyroid function, such as iodine, selenium, and zinc.
  • Other foods interfere with normal thyroid function, such as those containing goitrogens and soy, so limiting these can improve symptoms.
  • Some foods and supplements can interfere with how well the body absorbs thyroid replacement medicine, so limiting these foods can also help.

REFERENCE WORKS

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed, McGraw-Hill

Davidson’s Principles and Practise of Medicine, 17th ed, 1996, Churchill Livingstone

New Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory, William Boericke, 2nd revised ed., 2001, B. Jain

The above information about homeopathy treatment of hypothyroidism is only for information purpose. Please consult a professional homeopath before taking any homeopathic medicine for hypothyroidism .

Hypothyroidism Cases Cured with Homeopathic Medicine

A Miasmatic Prescription in Hypothyroidism – by Greeshma Vikraman

A Case of Hypothyroidism – by Hafeezullah Baig

A Case of Hypothyroidism – by Jhalak Khatri

A Case of Hypothyroidism Cured with Classical Homeopathy – by Dr. Krishnamurti

Menorrhagia and Hypothyroidism in a Woman of 34 – by Shrikant Talari

A Case of Brain Fog with Hypothyroidism and Hypotension – by Ami Shah

About the author

Dr. Manish Bhatia

- BHMS, BCA, M.Sc Homeopathy (UK), CICH (Greece), MD (Hom)
- Associate Professor, Organon & Homeopathic Philosophy, SKH Medical College, Jaipur
- Founder Director of Hpathy.com
- Editor, Homeopathy for Everyone
- Co-author - Homeopathy and Mental Health Care: Integrative Practice, Principles and Research
- Author - Lectures on Organon of Medicine vol 1, 2, 3. CCH Approved. (English, German, Bulgarian)
- Awardee - Raja Pajwan Dev Award for Excellence in the Field of Medicine; APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Homeopathy Education
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