Thyroid Problem

POSITION OF THYROID GLAND AND IT'S ANATOMY:-

This gland is situated, anteriorly in the lower neck, extending from the level of the fifth cervical vertebra down to the first thoracic vertebra...
It is a  U shape or Butterfly shape and is formed by 2 elongated lateral lobes with superior and inferior poles connected by a median isthmus, with an average height of 12-15 mm, overlying the second to fourth tracheal rings....

FUNCTION 

It has many functions in our body...

• It helps in metabolism in our body
• Two hormones of Thyroid gland helps to regulate hormone Dopamine and Adrenaline, these regulate the physical conditions like emotions, fear, excitements etc.
• It helps in breakdown the protein and convert to carbohydrates and vitamins. so if any problem in this gland can lead uncontrollable weight gain.

TSH [thyroid stimulation hormone] secreted from pituitary and helps in produce T3 and T4. because gland can not produce these hormones by own. so any problem in pituitary can make problem in thyroid gland.

SOME PROBLEM IN THYROID GLAND:-

Hyperthyroidism
It is the condition when Thyroid gland produce excessive thyroid hormone..

Symptoms:
Body goes to thin, Trembling of hands, Fine trembling of tongue, Easily excitement. Forgetfulness.

Hypothyroidism 
It is the condition when Thyroid gland produce less thyroid hormone as per daily requirement.

Symptoms:
Over weight, Excessive perspiration[sweating], short temper, low diet intake but gaining weight day by day. In case of female, reproductive issues or difficulties in reproduction. In case of male , may arise Impotency etc..

Many more conditions can arise with functioning Thyroid gland... Like
THYROIDITIS, GOITER, GRAVES DISEASE, THYROID CANCER, THYROID STORM, THYROID NODULES ...

it will be discussed later in another topic...

More symptoms::-

• Muscular pain
• Fatigue
• Swollen of eye lids
• Depression
• Decreased  heart rate or Increased heart rate
• Hair loss
• Dry skin
• Memory loss
• Decreased concentration
• Constipation
• Horse voice

Increase blood sugar level etc..

What should we do??

• Diet:: Should be rich in Iodine. Take plenty of green vegetables.

Medicines::
Hyperthyroidism
Iodum 200 CH, 2 times / day.
With palpitations: Crataegus Q, 5 drops 2 times a day.

Hypothyroidism
Start with a dose of Camphor 200CH to eliminate effects of previous medications.
Bromine 6 CH, 4 gr. 2 times / day (also in autoimmune hypothyroidism).
Lycopodium 30 CH 4 gr. 2 times / day or Lycopodium 200 CH. 

Another medicine is Fucus Vesiculosus.

[ HOMEOPATHY CAN CURE THIS PROBLEM ]