If too few hormones are produced in the thyroid gland, this is referred to as an underactive thyroid gland or hypothyroidism. The causes can be iodine deficiency, autoimmune diseases or inflammation. Hypothyroidism develops slowly and therefore only shows symptoms at a relatively late stage. Only rarely is the disease congenital or genetic.
Homeopathic remedies can be used as an adjunctive treatment.
Which homeopathic remedies help?
Physical symptoms are described below. Choose a homeopathic remedy for hypothyroidism that best suits your situation.
Fucus spiralis
For hypothyroidism and goiter.
Barium jodatum
No use without medical supervision. Only conditionally in case of hypersensitivity to iodine.
Thyreoidinum
Water retention in the subcutaneous tissue (myxedema) in various parts of the body. The edema is mainly found on the hands and feet, but can also occur on the tongue or the mucous membrane of the throat. Patients then have a hoarse, lumpy voice.
Causes of hypothyroidism
- autoimmune processes
- genetic causes
- chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland
- Consequence of excessive treatment of an overactive thyroid gland
- result of thyroid surgery
- Iodine deficiency
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid
- constant tiredness
- drop in performance
- depressive moods
- weight gain
- Payment
- increased sensitivity to cold
- irregular menstrual periods in women
Further tips and information on treatment
The treatment of hypothyroidism is usually lengthy and often has to be maintained for life. In conventional medicine, the therapy is carried out by administering iodine or taking thyroid hormones. In homeopathy there are various individual remedies that can be used to support thyroid function.
