Homeopathy Treatment For Thyroiditis

What is Thyroiditis?

Also known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis or Hashimoto’s disease, Thyroiditis is characterized by the inflammation of the Thyroid glands which secretes hormones that are vital for the metabolism in the human body. In this auto-immune disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland falsely thinking that it is a foreign agent. There are a few types of Thyroiditis tough Hashimoto’s disease is the most common one. It is named after the Japanese specialist who discovered the illness.

Symptoms

The common symptoms of Thyroiditis include

• Swelling of thyroid gland referred to as Goiter
• Weight gain
• Joint pains
• Muscle aches
• Pregnancy issues and fertility problems
• Hair thinning or loss
• Menstrual problems
• Puffiness or paleness of the face
• Slowed heart rate
• Anxiety and depression
• Constipation

As the symptoms appear common to some other diseases, it is suggested to consult a doctor immediately after experiencing one or more symptoms above for diagnosis.

Causes

Thyroiditis is often a cause of hereditary factors. People who have Thyroiditis running in their family line are more likely to get the infection than others. The other causes and risk factors for the infection include exposure to heavy radiation or UV light, pregnancy, especially during the first year after delivery, too much Iodine in the human body. Hormone production in excessive amounts can also cause this problem