HOMEOPATHY FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM

Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is a condition where the thyroid gland makes and releases high levels of thyroid hormone. This condition makes metabolism speed up. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include a rapid heartbeat, weight loss, increased appetite and anxiety.

HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES

 Homoeopathy today is a growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When Hyperthyroidism is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

IODIUM

Iodium is one of the top remedies for hyperthyroidism with rapid metabolism. Iodium is suited to exceedingly thin, dark complexioned with enlarged lymphatic glands, has voracious appetite but gets thin. Emaciation, weight loss with great appetite. Hungry with much thirst. Better after eating. Eat every few hours. Get anxious or worried if he does not eat.  Better while eating or after eating. Great debility, the slightest effort induces perspiration, cannot talk, becomes out of breath going up stairs. Palpitations, worse least exertion. Feel always hot. Anxiety when quiet. Anxiety about present and depression, no reference to the future.

NATRUM MURIATICUM

Natrum muriaticum is another best remedy for hyperthyroidism, with mood changes.  Depression. The person is depressed and introverted. Marked disposition to weep. Sad weeping mood, without cause, but consolation from other aggravates her troubles. Cannot cry in front of others.  Great irritability. Natrum mur person cannot bear the heat of sun. Severe headache from sunrise to sun set. Great emaciation, losing flesh while eating well, especially in neck.  Heart rate increased. Menses suppressed. Craving for salt and salty foods is characteristic to Natrum muriaticum.

LACHESIS

Lachesis is best for hyperthyroidism, where it is adapted to thin, slender and emaciated than to fleshy persons and those who have been changed both mentally and physically by their illness.  Mentally the person is sad in the morning, no desire to mix with the world. They are nervous and excitable. Great loquacity, wants to talk all the time, frequently jumping from one subject to another, then sadness or repeats the same thing, one word often leads into another story. Great sensitiveness to touch. They cannot bear bed-clothes or night-dress to touch throat or abdomen. It is a great remedy woman during their menopausal age with hot flushes and palpitations. Menses becomes too short too feeble. All symptoms are worse after sleep or the aggravation wakes him from sleep; sleeps into aggravation.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

Lycopodium clavatum is best for hyperthyroidism with emaciation. Upper part of the body is more emaciated. They suffer from malnutrition and weakness of digestion. The patient is thin withered and full of gas and bloating. They prefer hot drinks and hot foods. Craves sugar is characteristic.

LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS

Lycopus virginicus  is best for hyperthyroidism , where heart symptoms are prominent. Rapid heart action. Palpitation and increased heart rate. Palpitation from nervous irritation.

PETROLEUM

Petroleum is indicated in hyperthyroidism with increased appetite. Stomach pain when stomach is empty, relieved by constant eating. Ravenous hunger. Must rise at night and eat. Petroleum person suffer from skin eruptions and deep cracks in folds, nipples and finger tips.

PHOSPHORUS

Phosphorus is adapted to tall slender persons of sanguine temperament, fair skin, delicate eye lashes, fine blond, or red hair, quick perceptions, and very sensitive in nature. Over sensitiveness of all the senses to external impressions, light, noise, odors, touch. Due to the hormonal imbalance hair falls out in clouds from the scalp; hair falls out in bunches, baldness of single parts.  The patient feels a weak, empty, all- gone sensation in head, chest, stomach and entire abdomen. They have a craving for cold and iced drinks, chocolate, candies, salt, acids and spicy foods. Patient suffering from disturbed bowel movements, especially diarrhea due to increase in thyroid hormones. Diarrhea with great weakness after stool.

PULSATILLA NIGRICANS

Pulsatilla nigricans is adapted to indecisive, slow, mild, timid, emotional, and tearful persons. Weeps easily. Because of heat in body the person always seeks the open air, always feels better there, even though chilly. Thirstlessness is another leading symptom of Pulsatilla. Menses suppressed or scanty and delayed. Complaints are aggravated from rich foods, fats, pork, pastries, desserts and ice –cream.

SEPIA

Sepia is adapted to persons of dark hair, rigid fiber, but mild and easy disposition. Due to excess hormone production mood changes are seen in Sepia persons. Anxiety with fear and flushes of heat over face and head. Indifferent is another leading symptom of Sepia. Indifferent to even to one’s family, to one’s occupation and to those whom she loved best. Great sadness and weeping. Marked menses irregularities are seen in Sepia. Irregular menses of nearly every form-early, late, scanty, profuse, amenorrhea or menorrhagia.  Sensation of pressure and bearing down as if everything would protrude from pelvis; must cross limbs tightly or sit close to prevent it.

SULPHUR

Sulphur is indicated for hyperthyroidism with heat and bowel disturbances. Sensation of burning, especially on vertex and soles of feet, especially at night. Cold feet in daytime with burning soles at night. Wants to find a cool place for them, puts them out of bed to cool them off. Morning diarrhea is another symptom of Sulphur. Driving out of bed early in the morning, as if the bowels were too weak to retain their contents.

THYROIDINUM

Thyroidinum may be considered as an intercurrent remedy