Thyroid
Dysfunction, its Symptoms & Treatment
Hypothyroidism is a condition where
the thyroid gland situated under the pituitary gland does not
produce the required amount of thyroid hormone. This hormone is
necessary for proper functioning of the cells of our body and assist
in metabolism. Any deficiency in this hormone would result in a host
of problems in the human body.
There many people around the world with some form of hypothyroidism
or thyroid dysfunction without even knowing that they have that
disorder. Surgery, medications, iodine deficiency, dysfunction of the
pituitary gland, and thyroid gland inflammation are some of the
causes of hypothyroidism. The other causes of hypothyroidism could
be chronic fatigue and weakness, weight gain or difficulty in losing
weight, dry and rough skin, and abnormal menstrual cycles.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism is often associated with the symptoms
of candida over growth and other fungal diseases. Diagnoses are the
important one in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Diagnoses are
always related with the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Some time
symptoms of hypothyroidism are interrupted differently by the
patient and by the physician. The other symptoms of hypothyroidism
are mild swelling of the feet and legs, heavy lower eyelids, pain in
the wrist due to compression of nerves.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism can be the list given above and also
decreased sex drive, memory loss, depression and irritability,
constipation, muscle cramps, hair loss or dry hair, and intolerance
to cold. The TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone from the pituitary
gland) level and T4 levels in the blood are tested.
The T4 level is the main thyroid hormone. The doctor who is checking
these levels should be well aware to compare the TSH and T4 levels
with the symptoms to identify whether the person is suffering from
hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is the over
production of the thyroid hormone.
Natural remedies for hypothyroidism are effective method. The herbs
used in the natural remedies for hypothyroidism help to maintain
healthy thyroid functioning. The herbs used in the natural treatment
for hypothyroidism are fucus vesiculosis, it is a sea vegetable it
contain iodine. Avena sativa is used for nerve disorder it is known
as nerve tonic.
For more information related to
various natural treatments available for Thyroid, pls visit
Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism webpage for more details.
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http://www.natural-treatment-guide.com/thyroid/thyroid-intro.html
by: Balaji
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