The thyroid gland is one of the most important and sensitive endocrine glands. It easily responds to stress. Hence the global incidence of thyroid disfunction rises rapidly.
Commonly seen thyroid disfunctions
- Hyper Thyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Common causes
- Iodine Deficiency
- Stress
- Variation in Gland
- Inflammation of Gland
- Pituitary Gland Malfunction
Even though thyroid conditions are becoming more common, Ayurveda offers solutions beyond taking synthetic thyroid medication. The holistic approach will address the root cause of disease by adding agni deepan chikitsa, immunomodulation therapy like Rasayan and Panchakarma etc ayurvedic treatment modalities.
What are thyroid disease risk factors and complications?
You're more likely to get thyroid disease if you:
- Are a woman
- Are older than 60.
- Have a family history of thyroid disease.
- Have certain health issues (like diabetes, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis).
- Have had treatment for a past thyroid disorder or thyroid cancer.
- Have certain health issues (like diabetes, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis).
- Have had treatment for a past thyroid disorder or thyroid cancer.
- Take medicine high in iodine.
Complications of thyroid disease
Left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to
- Complications of thyroid disease
- An increased risk of miscarriage or other problems during pregnancy.
- Goiter, or an enlarged thyroid.
- Heart problems.
- Goiter, or an enlarged thyroid.
- Heart problems.
- Myxedema coma, a life-threatening issue where body functions slow down to dangerous levels.
Left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to
- Heart failure.
- Problems during pregnancy such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, or low birth weight.
- Thyroid eye disease.
- Thyroid storm, a life-threatening issue with extremely high heart rate and blood pressure
- Weakened bones.
What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid disease?
Thyroid symptoms vary based on what kind of thyroid disease you have.
Hypothyroidism symptoms start slowly. You may feel tired and lethargic.
Later symptoms may include
- A hoarse voice.
- A puffy face.
- Constipation.
- Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter).
- Exhaustion.
- High LDL cholesterol.
- Impaired memory.
- Joint pain.
- Feeling cold when others around you don't.
- Heavy periods.
- Muscle pain or weakness.
- Pale, dry skin.
- Sadness and depression.
- Slower heart rate.
- Thinning hair.
- Weight gain you can't explain.
Hyperthyroidism symptoms include
- Eating more than normal
- Eye bulging, redness, or irritation.
- Fatigue.
- Feeling hot when other people don't.
- Fewer, lighter periods.
- Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea.
- Increased sweating.
- Irritability.
- Nervousness.
- Fewer, lighter periods.
- Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea.
- Increased sweating.
- Irritability.
- Nervousness.
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Trembling hands and fingers.
- Weight loss