Ayurdhan Ayurvedic Treatment Center in Bangalore

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• Title
• Ayurvedic Treatment Methods for HypoThyroidism
• Summary
• Hashimoto thyroiditis is an auto immune disease
  in which the bodys immune system works against
  its own tissues. This leads to hypothyroidism
  where the thyroid gland does not secrete enough
  hormones needed for the body.
• Article Body
• This can lead to hypothyroidism, a condition in
  which the thyroid does not make enough hormones
  for the body's needs.There is also gradual loss
  of thyroid function which is accompanied by
  enlarged thyroid gland,which is also known as
  goitre .This is commonly seen in women aged
  between 30-50yrs of age.But rarely in men.The
  exact cause is unknown.It may be also caused due
  to genetics.
• FUNCTIONS OF THYROID GLAND-
• The thyroid gland produces hormones that controls
  and regulates proper metabolism. It also
  regulates body temperature, Controls heart rate.
• HORMONES PRODUCED BY THE THYROID GLAND.
• The hormones secreted by thyroid gland are
  thyroxine(T4)and triiodothyronine(T3) which play
  an important role in the above functions.
• These two hormones are controlled by the
  pituitary gland,which produces thyroid
  stimulating hormone(TSH)and the hypothalamus
  which produces thyrotrpin releasing hormone(TRH).
• TSH regulates the synthesis of T3 and T4.And TRH
  regulates the synthesis of TSH.
• In hashimotos thyroiditis ,a large amount of
  damaged immune cells attack the thyroid gland.
  These immune cells are called lymphocytes. Hence
  it is also called chronic lymphocytic
  thyroiditis.The lymphocytes which enter the
  gland destroy the cells,tissues and blood vessels
  in the gland.This destruction happens very
  slowly.Hence people with hashimoto thyroiditis
  stay symptomless for many years.In extreme cases
  the thyroid gets enlarged and inflammed due to
  the immune cells so that it becomes an enlarged
  mass in the neck called goiter.
• Initially the person with hashimoto,s thyroiditis
  will have hyperthyroidism called
  hashitoxicosis(with excess thyroid hormone)
  .This is because the thyroid hormone, leaks out
  of the damaged gland as it is destroyed and
  gradually, they become hypothyroid.

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• Dry,coarse and scanty hair along with hair fall
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Joint pains and muscle cramps
• Cold intolerance
• Swelling in the limbs
• Puffiness of the face and around the eyes.
• In severe cases of hypothyroidism the heart rate
  slows,body temperature also comes down and leads
  to failure of the heart.
• COMPLICATIONS
• Properly diagnosed hypothyroidism can be treated
  with thyroid hormone replacement
  therapy.Untreated hypothyroism leads to
  cardiomegaly,collection of fluid around the
  lungs(plural effusion) and of the
  heart(pericardial effusion).
• INVESTIGATIONS-
• Thyroid profile-TSH levels are usually high which
  is released by the pituitary gland to compensate
  the reduced T3 and T4 hormones secreted by the
  thyroid gland.However these tests will confirm
  hypothyroidism
• Antibody screening-Antithyroid antibody and
• Thyroid scan are done to confirm hashimoto
  thyroiditis
• MANAGEMENT OF HASHIMOTO THYROIDITIS
• Hypothyroidism caused by hashimoto thyroiditis is
  treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy
  such as levothyroxine,triiodothyronine etc.
• AYURVEDIC VIEW OF HASHIMOTO THYROIDITIS CAUSES-

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• VIRECHANA-Therapeutic purgation
• Abhyanga/swedana and tailadhara or takradhara are
  also advocated. 9 Yogasanas to cure
  hypothyroidism
• Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand pose
• Viparitakarani (Inverted Pose.
• Halasana (Plough pose)
• Matsyasana (Fish poseUstrasana (Camel pose)
• surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation),
• Pranayama and all breathing exercises along with
  suryanamaskara are beneficial in hypothyroism
• Kapalbhati
• Pranayamas (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Bhastrika
  Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama) Bhujangasana (The
  cobra poses.)
• Setubandh sarvangasana (Bridge formation pose
  shirshasana (Headstand poseDhanurasana (The Bow
  pose)
• Diet tips to treat hypothyroidism
• Take plenty of fruits and green leafy vegetables.
  Avoid cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli.
• Avoid fats and carbohydrates.
• Reduce the intake of non-vegetarian food, milk
  and milk products, spicy food,rice,junk food
  ,cheese
• Alcohol, aerated drinks, canned food and juices
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