Position of the thyroid gland and its anatomy:
This gland is situated, anteriorly, within the lower neck, extending from the extent of the fifth neck bone right down to the primary dorsal vertebra.
It is a U shape or butterfly shape and is made of 2 elongated lateral lobes with superior and inferior poles connected by a median isthmus, with a mean height of 12-15 mm, overlying the second to fourth tracheal rings.
Function of the Thyroid gland
It has many functions in our body.
Furthermore, it helps in metabolism in our bodies.
Two hormones of thyroid help to manage the hormones dopamine and adrenaline and regulate physical conditions like emotions, fear, excitement, etc.
It helps in the breakdown of the protein and converts it to carbohydrates and vitamins. So if any problem during this gland can lead to uncontrollable weight gain.
TSH [thyroid-stimulating hormone] is secreted from the pituitary and helps in producing T3 and T4. Because the gland can't produce these hormones by itself. So any problem in the pituitary can make problems in the thyroid.
Some problem in thyroid gland (thyroid problem)
Hyperthyroidism
It is the condition when the thyroid produces excessive hormones.
Symptoms:
The body goes thin, with trembling of hands, fine trembling of the tongue, and easy excitability. Forgetfulness.
Hypothyroidism
It is the condition when the thyroid produces less hormone as per daily requirements.
Symptoms:
Overweight, excessive perspiration [sweating], irascibility, low diet intake, but gaining weight day by day. Just in case of female reproductive issues or difficulties in reproduction. Just in the case of males, impotence, etc. may arise...
Many more conditions can arise with a functioning thyroid … Like
THYROIDITIS, GOITER, GRAVES DISEASE, THYROID CANCER, THYROID STORM, THYROID NODULES …
It will be discussed later in another topic...
More symptoms:
- Muscular pain
- Fatigue
- Swollen of eyelids
- Depression
- Decreased pulse or Increased pulse
- Hair loss
- Dry skin
- Memory loss
- Decreased concentration
- Constipation
- Hoarse voice
- Increase blood glucose level etc.
What should we do? [Treatment]
Diet:: Should be rich in iodine. Take many green vegetables.
Medicines:
Hyperthyroidism
Iodum 200 CH, 2 times / day.
With palpitations: Crataegus Q, 5 drops 2 times each day.
Hypothyroidism
Start with a dose of Camphor 200CH to eliminate the effects of previous medications.
Bromine 6 CH, 2 times/day (also in autoimmune hypothyroidism).
Lycopodium 30 CH, 2 times/day, or Lycopodium 200 CH.
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