Introduction
Thyroid disorder is a medical condition impairing the function of the thyroid. Different thyroid disorders include: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Symptoms:
Hypothyroidism:
- Weight gain
- Puffy face
- Fatigue
- Increased sensitiveness to cold
- Constipation
- Pain, stiffness and swelling in joints
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Depression, Impaired memory
Hyperthyroidism:
- Sudden weight loss
- Nervousness,anxiety,tremor
- Increased sensitiveness to heat
- Frequent bowel movements
- Muscle weakness
- Irregular menstrual period
- Decreased sleep
Causes:
- Impairment in the function of thyroid gland to secrete hormones
- Genetic tendency
Homoeopathic treatment |
Conventional Treatment |
| Reduces symptoms | Reduces symptoms |
| Regulate thyroid hormones by activating thyroid gland | Regulates hormones by prescribing hormonal pills |
| Enhances proper functioning of thyroid gland | – |
| Treats not only the affected organs and its symptoms but also removes the cause | Treats only the affected organ and its symptoms |
| Permanent cure | Temporary relief |
| Specific remedy for each person selected on the basis of both physical and mental generals | Common medicines prescribed to all persons |
| Natural/potentized medicines | Synthetic/concentrated medicines |
| Nil side effects | Chain of side effects |
Treatment Prognosis:
- Decrease in intensity of symptoms soon after taking pills
- Acute attacks become less severe and less frequent on the course of treatment
- Treatment helps in regular functioning of the thyroid gland