The thyroid gland is the most important organ without whichnormal functioning of the body is impossible.

Therefore, thyroid diseases, including hypothyroidism, are quite dangerous and require competent treatment.

What is hypothyroidism: symptoms, causes, types ^

Thyroid hypothyroidism is a disease that is caused by a decrease in its functions. As a result, a deficiency of hormones in organs and tissues begins, which leads to a serious disruption of metabolic processes.

Hypothyroidism can be both congenital and acquired. Most often there are acquired forms of the disease. Hypothyroidism can also be autologous or iatrogenic;primary, secondary or tertiary.

Causes of hypothyroidism:

• The primary stage of hypothyroidism is caused by a lack of iodine, an attack of the patient's immune system. In addition, often an ailment occurs after treatment of toxic diffuse goiter. Genetic predisposition and hereditary diseases, can also become the causes of hypothyroidism.
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• The secondary stage of hypothyroidism can be caused by a decrease in the function of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. Tumors, injuries, taking certain medications can also trigger the development of the disease.

• Tertiary stage of the disease causes severe brain trauma, tumors, and the taking of certain medications.

The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• menstrual cycle disorder in women;
• rapid weight gain, which is due to metabolic disorders;
• indigestion, for example, constipation, nausea;
• hair deterioration and hair loss;
• swelling of the face, especially the eyelids, limbs;
• the scalp acquires a yellowish tinge;
• swelling of the larynx, tongue, ear, which adversely affects hearing and voice;
• rapid fatigue, muscle weakness, inhibition of reactions;
• memory impairment and attention, depression;
• headaches, increased blood pressure.

The danger of this disease lies in the complexity of its diagnosis, because the symptoms of hypothyroidism are often confused with signs of other diseases. For example, the pain in the head is explained by the presence of osteochondrosis, and the increase in pressure is caused by cardiac dysfunction.

Treating hypothyroidism with folk remedies: home remedies ^

Treatment of hypothyroidism without hormones can be successfully carried out with the help of folk recipes, as well as homeopathic remedies. However, in any case, before using any medications it is necessary to consult with a doctor-endocrinologist.

Treatment of hypothyroidism in children

Therapy of this ailment must necessarily be carried out under the care of the endocrinologist. To accelerate the recovery will help herbal teas and vegetable juices:

• It is necessary to mix 200 ml of potato, beet and carrot juice. Give the child ¼ cup of juice before eating three times a day.
• To prepare healing tea, pour a spoonful of cranberry leaves with a glass of hot water, boil for 10 minutes. Give the baby half the glass three times a day.

Treatment of hypothyroidism in adults

• It is necessary to pre-dry the flowers of the May lily of the valley.
• They need to fill 2/3 glass floor of a liter bottle, then add half a glass of alcohol. It is recommended to shake the medicine daily.
• You should start taking the drug with 5 drops a day, gradually increase the dose to 15 drops, and then again slowly reduce it. You need to drink tincture once a day.

Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism

To improve the condition of a patient suffering from this form of disease, it is possible with the help of beet-alcoholic tincture:

• For its preparation, grate one small beet on a grater, then put it into gauze and squeeze very well.
• Beet juice should be dissolved in a glass of alcohol or vodka, put the medicine in a dark place and insist for two days.
• Take the drug three times a day for two tablespoons.
• Treatment should last two weeks.

Treatment of autoimmune hypothyroidism

To get rid of autoimmune hypothyroidism, pine buds will help:

• It is necessary to buy two packets of raw materials in a pharmacy and fill it in a half liter jar. Then the container must be completely filled with vodka.
• Infuse the mixture for three weeks in a dark place, then drain. The product should be brown.
• This healing fluid needs to wipe the neck, namely the area where the thyroid gland is located.

Treatment of hypothyroidism with iodine

In order for the thyroid gland to function properly, it needs iodine.

• You can prepare a potion from a glass of boiled water, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of iodine.
• At a weight of 65 kg, add 1 drop of iodine, if the weight exceeds 65 kg - 2-3 drops.

This medicine should be taken only twice a week for a couple of sips before eating.

Treatment of hypothyroidism with laminaria

An excellent product that will successfully overcome hypothyroidism is seaweed, or sugary kelp. It can be taken fresh or in the form of a powder, which is sold in a pharmacy. Laminaria contains not only a large number of vitamins, but also salts of iodine and bromine.

• It is recommended to use a teaspoon of powder or thallus three times a day.
• The powder can be dissolved in water or soup.

Treatment of hypothyroidism with eleutherococcus

• For effective healing, it is necessary to take a spoonful of the root of Eleutherococcus, dandelion, herb dye, carrot seed.
• Then add in the herbal mixture two spoons of cocklebur and three spoons of nettle, mix thoroughly.
• Two spoons of a herbal mixture should be poured with three glasses of boiling water.
• Bring to a boil on low heat, insist and let through gauze.
• The drug must be dissolved 80 drops of tincture, prepared from the walnut partitions.
• Therapeutic medicine is to drink 4 times a day for half a glass.

Treatment of hypothyroidism with garlic

• It is necessary to crush garlic thoroughly to make a tablespoon.
• A teaspoonful of bitter wormwood should be added to the garlic and pour the mixture with two glasses of vodka.
• The dish with the mash tightly closed, put in a dark place and insist for five days.
• For a month, you need to take a dessert spoonful of drugs three times a day.

Treating hypothyroidism with flax seeds

Tincture of flax seeds and blueberry leaves is very effective.

• It is necessary to take a teaspoon of the crushed raw material and pour it ½ cup of vodka.
• Closed dishes with tincture should be put in a dark place and do not touch for 5 days.
• It is advisable to take the drug in the morning and evening time on a tablespoon.
• The duration of the course of treatment is 7 days.

Treatment of hypothyroidism with herbs

• The root of angelica, licorice, rhodiola rosea, dog rose, celandine, St. John's wort and fucus leaves should be crushed and mixed.
• Each ingredient should be taken in the same quantity.
• Three tablespoons of herbal mixture should be brewed 0.5 liters of hot water, put on fire and bring to a boil.
• Insist for four hours, then, using gauze or sieve, strain.
• 4 times a day after meals you should drink a teaspoon of broth.

Prophylaxis and helpful advice on how to avoid hypothyroidism ^

Among the preventive measures that help to eliminate the negative consequences of a decrease in thyroid function, the main role is played by diet in hypothyroidism.

• To defeat hypothyroidism, it is necessary to consume as much as possible products rich in iodine. Scientifically proven that people living near the sea or the ocean are much less likely to have hypothyroidism than the population that lives in the center of the continent.

• You need to eat a lot of sea kale. However, during pregnancy, as well as in diseases of the liver and kidneys, this product is not desirable to use. The usual fresh cucumber is a source of iodine, which is quickly absorbed by the thyroid gland.

• The diet should include foods containing vitamin A. Vegetables and fruits, seafood and boiled low-fat poultry meat should prevail in the menu.

• The use of fat, sweet and flour foods should be limited.

Prevention of hypothyroidism also includes the following activities:

• competent and timely treatment of infectious diseases;
• carrying out general strengthening measures, namely, taking medications with iodine content;
• proper nutrition( optimal ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates used);
• treatment of thyroiditis, diffuse toxic goiter;
• active way of life.