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What is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? 2007-07-30 04:48:28 One of the most severe yet unknown form of thyroid disease that people around the world suffer from is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In the medical world, the disorder is known chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.
The disorder was first discovered in the year 1912 by a Japanese doctor named Hashimoto. In this disorder, the antibodies of a person’s body start attacking the thyroid gland and disrupt the secretion of thyroxin. That is why the disorder is categorized as an autoimmune disease.
Why the antibodies start attacking the thyroid gland instead of protecting it, is still a mystery for the medical world. The feature that characterizes this disorder and distinguishes it from normal hypothyroidism is that it is hereditary in nature.
The first symptoms can be found in people between the age limit of 30 and 50 years. The body starts producing autoantibobies in the blood stream. These special antibodies attack the thyroid gland and destroy its tissues. The thyroid land in turn incr
Various alternatives to cure hypothyroidism 2007-07-29 23:51:56 Hypothyroidism is a disease that is caused by insufficient production of thyroid glands or thyroid hormones in the body. The disease is primarily caused due to lack of iodize in the body. Thyroid hormone is needed for the successful metabolism and growth of the body.
Some of the minute effects of the hypothyroidism
are drowsiness, weakness in the body, depression, and loss of weight. Apart from these minute side effects hypothyroidism can also lead to some of the serious effects on the body like the following:
1. Goiter
2. Significant weight loss
3. Low blood pressure
4. Insomnia
5. Swelling in the feet or hands
Mostly the symptoms of hypothyroidism are akin to the symptoms of other diseases therefore generally it becomes difficult to diagnose a person suffering from hypothyroidism. However, with proper treatment and medicinal help hypothyroidism can be effectively cured.
There are many alternative medicines available today to cure this disease. The most common medicine fo
Coconut oil for hypothyroidism 2007-07-28 06:29:25 Both animals and human beings are prone to hypothyroidism
that is basically caused by deficiency of thyroid hormones. In a recent survey made in the U.S it showed that around 5% of the total population over the age of 60 years in United States is suffering from hypothyroidism.
Lack of iodine in the body is essentially considered the main reason for hypothyroidism. But with the changing times, the lifestyles of people has undergone a drastic change thus changing the main cause of hypothyroidism from lack of iodine to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in which bodies own cells attack thyroid glands.
Thyroid glands constitute a very important part of our body as they are essential for the proper growth of our body. Since the symptoms of hypothyroidism are miscellaneous therefore, usually it becomes difficult to find out the real set of symptoms of the disease. In other it becomes difficult for the physicians to diagnose the case of hypothyroidism. However, some of the common symptoms of hyp
How is anxiety related to hypothyroidism? 2007-07-28 05:58:30 We all have studied about various hormones in our body as a part of our education. But how many of us remember these basics and use them in our daily lives? Not many. In fact, it is quite possible that just a hand-full of us remember what ever was taught to us at school.
Here we are going to discuss one of those hormones about which we all have studied or read something or the other at a point of time. This hormone is thyroid and we are going to discuss the problem of anxiety
that occurs when a proper amount of this hormone is not excreted in the body.
Hypothyroidism is the term that defines the condition in which the thyroid gland fails to excrete the thyroid hormone in correct quantity. Thyroid is the most important hormone of the human body. In fact, thyroid is the one that controls the excretion of other hormones in our body. So, if the main hormone, that is thyroid, will not be excreted in a proper manner, the whole hormonal system of the body will not work properly. This will fu Read more:hypothyroidism
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Pediatric Hypothyroidism 2007-07-28 05:23:59 Hypothyroidism is a condition of the body in which the thyroid gland does not produce the hormones in the right amounts. The symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, brittle and dry hair, constipation, insomnia, depression, memory loss, thickened tongue, cold intolerance and delayed puberty.
It is common in many children these days and affects their physical, mental and social development severely. In extreme cases, the child can even develop Goiter which scars their self-esteem for life. It can even prove fatal if lest untreated for a long time. When a child of over twelve months of age develops this problem, it is referred to as Juvenile hypothyroidism and its main cause is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
The hypothyroidism in children and adolescents is a bit harder to cure because of the complications of the growing body are also involved. If the child is affected by this disease in the early years of his/her life, the chances of the disease developing into Grave’s d
Herbs are the best way for treating hypothyroidism 2007-08-02 02:15:04 The stage where adequate amount of thyroid hormones are not produced by thyroid glands is known as hypothyroidism
. This causes the metabolism of the body to slow down. It can cause various complications, such as miscarriage and birth of a premature baby. Also, it can decrease rate of your heart beats, your hair can become brittle and dry, irregularity in menstruations, infertility, cramping of muscles and itching of skin. Other symptoms include chronic tiredness, depression and dry and cold skin.
If hypothyroidism is not treated on time, various other complications can develop, such as gain in weight, mental impairment, yellowing of the skin, myxedema or puffiness of the face and goiter. The problem is cured by replacing it with thyroid hormone. It is advisable that you get yourself regularly checked so as to detect hypothyroidism.
However, at times hypothyroidism is not detected in the pathologic tests but in case you suffer from its symptoms get yourself treated. You should get you Read more:Herbs
Diet plans available for hypothyroidism 2007-08-02 01:26:15 Hypothyroidism is a glandular dysfunction that results from the thyroid gland not producing enough thyroid hormones which results into reduced growth. Hormones are important for metabolism in the body, and without which the body will not show a proper rate of growth and may lead to severe deficiencies.
The thyroid gland is situated under the jaw bone which releases the hormone thyroxin and triiodothyronine that are important for the growth of the body. With proper dieting, individuals can improve the release of hormones without taking much medical prescriptions.
Since thyroxin is a growth hormone in terms of height, it is necessary to take a diet that is high in protein intake. The diet plansavailable
for hypothyroidism
include proteins that have a low carbohydrate levels so as to stabilize the blood sugar level. The diet that one is planning to take should be according to the gender of a person. Moreover, the calorie intake level should be between 1000-2000 calories. The diet plan s
Iodine shows the way to lose weight in hypothyroidism 2007-08-01 10:15:10 If you are one of those people who cannot reduce weight inspite of regular exercising and controlled dietary habits, then you may be suffering from a thyroid disorder. It can also be termed as Hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is a state that leads to an increase in weight. This is because when thyroid functions slowly, the metabolism is also reduced. However, it is not possible that everyone who suffers from the problem of hypothyroidism
will gain weight.
Thyroid hormones play a major role in metabolism, which further has an effect on weight. An unsatisfactory thyroid function can lead to retention of fluid that contributes to weight gain of an individual. Lethargy and fatigue are the causes that reduce the involvement in any kind of activity by an individual and increase his or her weight. This is another reason that links together weight gain with hypothyroidism.
Thus, losing weight with hypothyroidism is no doubt a challenging task. This should be dealt with in a proper manner beca Read more:lose weight
How Exercises benefit in Hypothyroidism 2007-07-31 05:28:08 Hypothyroidism is an under-active thyroid, and is generally more common in women as compared to men. This is especially for women who are in the age group of 40 to 50 years.
Weight gain is one of the major problems that is faced by patients of hypothyroidism. So, it is essential that patients involve themselves in regular exercise to keep a check on one’s weight. This will improve the rate of metabolism in the body and bring down the insulin level of the patient.
Exercise raises tissue sensitivity toward the thyroid hormone and encourages its secretion from the thyroid gland. Exercise is especially essential for people who go for dieting, as this tends to decrease the metabolic rate of a person; this decline can be averted by exercise.
However, it is advisable to consult a physician before taking up an exercising program. The exercising program for hypothyroidism does not require any extra equipment. Just a desire to keep oneself fit and healthy along with a strong will power Read more:Exercises
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Constipation: a symptom of hypothyroidism 2007-07-30 23:26:01 Constipation is one the symptom
s of hypothyroidism
. Apart from constipation, chronic tiredness, cold and skin dryness are other symptoms of hypothyroidism. Since hypothyroidism is caused by thyroxin deficiency it is possible to increase the levels of thyroxin in the body through dietary changes which will cure you off stomach disorders and other disease caused by hypothyroidism.
There are certain foods which can improve the thyroxin levels in the body:-
Tyrosine-rich food can stimulate thyroid gland to produce ample amount of thyroxin in the body. The food items, that contain tyrosine are meat, almonds, avocado, banana, lentils, lima beans, sesame seeds pumpkin seeds. These food items should not be taken empty because it will combine with amino acid in the stomach and will not produce adequate amount of nutrients required for thyroxin production.
Eating iodine rich food can also enhance the thyroid gland functions. Iodine is essential mineral for proper working of the thyroid g
Holistic treatment for hypothyroidism with yoga 2007-08-04 02:23:50 Growth mechanism of the body becomes stagnated if the thyroid gland does not release hormones such as thyroxin in the body. This leads to a decrease in height and disturbed metabolism of the body which can have long term consequences for the individual.
However there are many forms of treatment available for treating hypothyroidism
which includes holistic treatments that enable the body to maintain its metabolism even when the thyroid gland doesn’t release any thyroxin. This holistic treatment promises a new alternative of curing a person from hypothyroidism. Yoga and Chinese herbal medicines offer a promising cure to hypothyroidism.
Among holistic treatments, Yoga features as the alternative medicine that has promising cures for diseases such as hypothyroidism. With the help of "asana" (body postures), the individual can stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormone in the body which will lead to induced growth. But one should have considerable patience in improving the Read more:Holistic
Hypothyroidism and low blood pressure 2007-08-04 01:42:34 As the lives of people have become mechanical and full of troubles, every second person is suffering from one or the other disease. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common diseases which are suffered by a large number of people which is the outcome of insufficient level of the thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormone very insufficiently.
With the change in technology, people are enjoying various benefits as this disease can be easily diagnosed without any delay. The treatment of hypothyroidism involves the procedure of restoring the normal and original function of the thyroid gland and the symptoms of this disease can be relieved. If a person suffers from this disease, he or she can lead a normal and happy life as it is a common disease and is not generally fatal. Moreover, there are no harmful reactions and consequences of it and the person suffering from it can easily carry the treatments without any difficulty.
This ailment performs the function of slowing
Male Hypothyroidism Symptoms 2007-08-04 01:12:03 Thyroid refers to a gland which is butterfly shaped and is sited in the front side of the secreting hormones to enhance the use of oxygen in the cells. It also stimulates fundamental processes of the body. The key purpose of the thyroid hormone is to secrete hormones such as thyroxine, also referred to as T4 and the thyroid hormones.
These hormones have a dominant impact on the growth process, through the production of energy and its usage. It also plays a crucial role in restoring the level of iodine as its sufficient amount is very important for a vigorous thyroid gland. It also has an impact on the use of proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, water, fats and electrolytes and also controls the immune system in the body. It modifies the actions of drugs and hormones. The thyroid gland is placed just below the pituitary gland and becomes swollen if not treated properly.
Insufficient secretion of the hormones from the thyroid gland leads to hypothyroidism, which results in a slowing down
Memory loss and Hypothyroidism 2007-08-07 09:07:03 An ailment which is the result of the lack of secretion of thyroxine and triiodothyronine by thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism. This ailment can be caused due to some injury to the thyroid gland, deficiency of iodine and the thyroid disease or medication or surgery on the thyroid gland due to the development of cancer in many cases. Pituitary gland or the master gland then produces thyroid stimulating hormone which acts as a stimulant for the secretion of thyroxine and triiodothyronine which are essential for the healthy development and normal functioning of the body. Metabolic rate of the body is severely affected by the deficiency of the hormones.
The common signs of hypothyroidism are fatigue and drowsiness, less resistance to cold, loss in appetite but gain in weight, constipation, headaches, chest pain, dry hair, pale skin, muscle cramps and irregular menstrual cycle. Lack of concentration and a drastic reduction in the memory retention power are the most severe outcome of Read more:Memory
Hypothyroidism and Iodine 2007-08-12 10:21:39 Hypothyroidism is basically a disease in which there is inadequate production of the thyroid hormone, and it’s caused due to lack of iodine in the body. Deficiency of iodine can in fact lead to many adverse effects like the following:
Anemia
Excessive weight
Lack of energy
Dry skin
Depression
apart from these effects it can also lead to some other extremities like vomiting, increase in heart beat rate, goiter and significant weight loss. So if any of these symptoms appear in a person then it’s best to consult a doctor as soon as possible so as to avoid facing any further problem. Goiter is the most pertinent problem that occurs because of hypothyroidism. Moreover it can also lead to Raynaud’s phenomenon and carpal tunnel syndrome.
There are basically two main kinds of thyroid glands that are present in the body and those are:
T4 that is thyroxine
T3 that stands for triiodothyronine
T4 is transformed into T3 when the thyroid hormone is released into the blo
Hypothyroidism and Fatigue 2007-08-10 10:10:27 The lives of people have become hectic and totally exhausted and there is no time left for concerning about one’s health. The most common problem faced by a majority of people is the problem of tiredness or what is generally called as ‘fatigue’. This problem is commonly faced in our day-to-day life.
The term ‘fatigue’ refers to a wide range of difficulties that gives rise to the condition of lethargy and laziness. Fatigue
is also often described the individual’s inability to put efforts into an action. All of us face fatigue at some point of our lives and therefore, it is considered to be omnipresent at most of the times.
Fatigue has been described and divided into two main categories:
Central
Peripheral
The central fatigue is normally defined as the reduction in the motor command which is nerve based and neutral drive and thereby, resulting in a sudden decrease in the total force output of a human body. The peripheral fatigue can be understood in
Muscle and joint pain with hypothyroidism 2007-08-17 03:15:52 Not only old but young people too face the problem of various muscle and joint pains that contributes in making an individual weak. These joint pains are not because of the excessive work that we do in our day-to-day lives, but are a result of various ailments we suffer from. Hypothyroidism is one such disease that contributes tremendously in joint and muscle related conditions.
The pain that is felt is normally due to the swelling that puts pressure on the nerves and muscles which contribute in extreme joint and muscle pain. These joint pains are often followed by cramps, tendonitis and stiffness of the legs and arms. This stiffness is commonly known as ‘arthropathy’, and it in turn, contributes in making the body of an individual fragile.
Let us have a look at what hypothyroidism
is and how it occurs. The thyroid gland performs the function of secreting the thyroid hormone. This gland is located in the front of and on the sides of the neck’s trachea. These hormone
What is your hypothyroidism diet? 2007-08-29 14:12:40 Hypothyroidism is the phase in which thyroid hormone is not adequately produced by thyroid gland. The gland is situated in the center of the front portion of the neck. For the proper functioning of the body, sufficient production of the thyroid hormones is very essential. It is cause miscarriage and other complications during delivery.
Also, a child born to woman suffering from Hypothyroidism is mentally and physically weak. Also, the IQ level of such kids is about 25% lower than a normal child. There are also chances that the child born may be premature. Thus, it is extremely necessary that a woman should get herself thoroughly checked by the doctor so as to live a healthy life.
However, in spite of regular blood tests, hypothyroidism
may not be detected for a long time. This is because pathology tests are unable to identify ‘sub clinical’ kind of hypothyroidism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include constipation, acute tiredness, cramping of muscles, abnormal rise in weigh
Using herbs to treat hypothyroidism 2007-09-19 08:53:34 Hypothyroidism is a condition of the body when the thyroid gland does not produce the optimum amount of hormones due to a protein deficient diet or other lifestyle related problems. The common symptoms of this deficiency disease are fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, depression, memory loss, dry skin, brittle and dry hair, thickened tongue, constipation, and light or no menses.
One of the main causes of hypothyroidism
is the lack of iodine in the body and extreme cases of this deficiency can even result in Goiter. If hypothyroidism is left untreat
ed, it can result in increased cholesterol levels in the blood causing choking of the arteries leading to fatal results. An early treatment of this condition is required, based on its diagnosis.
The use of herbs has been extremely helpful in the treatment of hypothyroidism and there are a number of herbs available in the market that can be combined with the diet recommended by the doctor. However, all herbs are not beneficial for the treatment
Hypothyroidism and menstrual disorders 2007-09-08 12:58:22 Are you having problems with your menstrual cycle? Are your menstrual days very painful? It’s time that you get an appointment with a doctor, and got yourself checked with a thyroid evaluation test. Hypothyroidism can be one of the reasons for irregular periods and other menstrual problems. Hypothyroidism is caused due to the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland in the body. When the thyroid gland produces inadequate amount of thyroxin in the body, it is called hypothyroidism.
What are the symptoms of which indicate that you have menstrual problems because of hypothyroidism? Well, you need to scrutinize the length of the cycle and the frequency of bleeding.
Not only young women but older women also face problems with their menstrual cycles specially when they are close to menopause phase. Menopause is natural process which is specific to a woman’s body. As the years go by, women experience a slow down in the menstrual bleeding which normally ends at the ag Read more:disorders
How are hyperthyroidism and insomnia related? 2007-10-11 12:31:30 Hyperthyroidism can be described as acute diseases which can be easily characterized by sudden weight gain and feeling of constant fatigue. This is a kind of disease which mostly affects people in their old age. However it has also been observed that a larger ratio of women is more prone to be suffering from hyperthyroidism rather than men.
It is a startling fact to know that even after thousands of women are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism every year, very few of them are actually aware of what the disease is about, where the thyroid glands are located in their anatomy and the exact cause of their malfunctioning. Thyroid is one of the principle components which are responsible for the regulation of metabolism in the endocrine system. This gland is situated at the base of the throat. Hyperthyroidism is a kind of thyroid disease which occurs when the antibodies present in a human’s body start attacking the thyroid gland and cause it to secrete excessive amount of hormones. The amou Read more:related
Natural treatment for hypothyroidism 2007-11-16 11:09:05 One of the most unnoticed ailments of the modern day world is hypothyroidism
and ironically not many people are aware of the causes and effects of this condition.
Hypothyroidism is a condition of the body when the thyroid gland cannot produce the correct quantity of hormones leading to fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, dry skin, brittle and dry hair, constipation, depression, memory loss, thickened tongue, and light or no menses. It can be quite a harrowing experience for the sufferer of this disease and the right treatment is immediately required to eliminate the permanent harsh effects of this ailment.
As there is a lowering of metabolic activities in the body due to this disease, it is advisable to get plenty of exercise and be careful of the diet you take. There are a number of natural treatments available for this condition and you must immediately start with the treatment on the disclosure of this disease.
Going for a natural remedy is a proven way to rid the body of hypothyroidi Read more:Natural
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