Homeopathic Treatment for Underactive Thyroid

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Is Underactive Thyroid curable by Homeopathy Treatment? ‘Hypothyroidism’ or an ‘under-active’ thyroid is an endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland is unable to produce adequate quantities of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones play a vital role in the physical & mental growth of an individual. A lack of these hormones’ may suppress growth, and is responsible for other complications. Underactive thyroid treatment in homeopathy is possible.

Causes of an Underactive Thyroid •

The most common cause of primary hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency and is characterized by ‘goiter’ -swelling of the neck.

When the thyroid gland is inherently incapable of functioning properly, it is called ‘Primary Hypothyroidism’ and is the most common.

The second type of hypothyroidism is caused when there is a lesser secretion of TSH, i.e., Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone from the pituitary gland, and is called ‘Secondary Hypothyroidism’.

When the hypothalamus is producing inadequate thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), it’s called ‘Tertiary Hypothyroidism.’


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