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Excessive
secretion
of
thyroid
hormones
in the
body is
called
as
hyperthyroidism
(hyper=more).?
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Thyroid
is small
gland
situated
in the
midline
and base
of the
neck.
The
gland
produces
thyroid
hormones
T4 (Tetraiodothyronine/Thyroxine)
and T3 (Triiodothyronine)
that are
absolutely
essential
for
maintaining
harmony
of
various
body
functions.
Thyroid
hormones
govern
the
speed of
bodys
chemical
reaction
and have
positive
influence
on
growth
of an
individual
(mental
and
physical).
Because
thyroid
hormones
affect
growth,
development
and many
cellular
processes,
excess
of
thyroid
hormones
has
widespread
consequences
on the
body.
Causes:
There
are many
causes
that can
cause
overactivity of the |
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thyroid
gland
and in
most
cases
the
entire
gland is
producing
more
hormones,
this is
seen in
Graves
disease. Graves
disease
is
actually
an
auto-immune
disorder
in which
the
bodys
immune
system
mistakenly
starts
attacking
its own
cells
(in this
case the
thyroid
gland)
resulting
in
inflammation
and
enlargement
of the
gland
(Goiter)
and
production
of
excess
hormones.
In some
cases,
there is
a
particular
solitary
nodule
in the
gland
(called
Hot
nodule)
that is
producing
more
hormones;
there
may also
be
multiple
such
nodules
in the
gland
Inflammation
of the
thyroid
gland (Thyroiditis)
due to
any
other
cause
can also
result
in
hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms
Increased
secretion
of
thyroid
hormones
can
produce
myriad
of
symptoms
that
vary
from
person
to
person
and with
the age
of
patient.
The
common
symptoms
include:
Weight
loss
despite
normal
or
increased
appetite
Palpitations
Heat
intolerance
Nervousness
Insomnia
Difficulty
in
breathing
Increased
bowel
movements
Light or
absent
menstrual
periods
Fatigue
Tremors
of hands
and
fingers
Irritability
Excessive
perspiration
Signs
commonly
seen in
patients
with
Hyperthyroidism:
Fast
heart
rate
Muscle
weakness
Trembling
hands
Weight
loss
Hair
loss
Staring
gaze
Warm
moist
skin
Lump in
the neck
(Goiter)
Remarks:
Hyperthyroidism
being a
constitutional
disorder
calls
for an
in-depth
constitutional
approach
for its
management.
The
science
of
homeopathy
is based
on the
concept
that
disease
is total
affliction
of body
and may
find its
local
expression
at the
level of
certain
organs.
Hence
homeopathy
prescription
take
into
account
presenting
complaints
along
with
physical,
emotional
and
genetic
make up
of a
person
that
individualizes
him/her.
The
remedy
prescribed
based on
this
entire
totality
treats
the
disorder
at its
root
cause
and thus
restores
the
normal
functioning
of the
body.
Suggestion
about
homeopathic
treatment:
Homeopathy
is
suggested
for
cases of
hyperthyroidism.
Homeopathy
helps in
alleviating
the
symptoms
associated
with the
condition.
Moreover,
homeopathy
works at
a deeper
level to
bring
deviations
of
immunity
back to
normalcy
and to
restore
the
harmony
of the
body.
Homeopathy
works
better
in the
early
and mild
cases of
Hyperthyroidism
and not
in
chronic
and
severe
cases.
Extreme
cases
where
the
hyper
activity
of
thyroid
gland
has
affected
other
vital
organs,
homeopathy
has
limited
role.
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