Hypothyroidism Cure Guide

Underactive thyroid gland simply means that the thyroid gland is working less than what is required by the body. Thyroid gland is located in the middle of the front side of the neck just close to Adam’s apple. This gland is one of the most important hormone-producer of the body. Active role in the metabolism of the body is played by the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.

Doctors call underactive thyroid hypothyroidism, as the hormones produced by the thyroid gland is not enough for the full satisfaction of the needs of the body. However thyroid gland may also be secreting more hormones, than it is required. This situation is medically known as Hyperthyroidism. The situation when thyroid gland functions without any abnormalities is known as Euthyroid.

Underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism is wide-spread in adults but rarer in babies. Women are about seven times more affected by hypothyroidism, than men and those people who have underactive thyroid are at a greater danger for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune dysfunctions etc .

The possible reasons of hypothyroidism may be Lymphotic Thyroiditis after hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis. Certain radioactive surgery or iodine may also be standing behind the process of reducing the thyroid hormones secretion, that results in hypothyroidism. The excessive deficiency of iodine is another possible cause of hypothyroidism.

The symptoms include decreased touch sensation, sluggishness, weiht gain for no distinct reason, paleness and/or puffiness of the face mostly around eyes etc . Hypothyroidism can also cause depression, coarse and/or dry hair, excessive sleepiness, fatigue, vague aches and pains are wide-spread as well. There could be swelling of the legs, intolerance to the cold environment, reduced ability to focus on subject are not unusual in patients with underactive thyroid.

Diagnosing underactive thyroid depends upon the severity of the symptoms and local and/or general body examination. However , TFT (Thyroid Function Test) in which, hormonal levels T3 and T4 is tested, confirms the disease and then according to the levels of thyroid hormone in the body, thyroid supplements are selected.

The normal level of thyroid hormones is essential for the body and it is so nice that these hormones can be got from the external sources. Thyroid supplements come in the form of pills and they are to be taken without failure to get rid of further complications. There are some alternative therapies as well, that can heal the thyroid problems. Latest medical researches displayed that using some sacred exercises such as Yoga and Pranayama have dramatically improved underactive thyroid gland i. e. hypothyroidism and have also helped freeing from the symptoms that are caused due to hypothyroidism.

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