Thyroid treatment

The thyroid gland is the gland located in the anterior region of the neck in front of the trachea. It is responsible for producing thyroid hormone, which is responsible for the basic metabolic activity of the body. It is responsible for secreting thyroxine and triiodothyronine. It is one of the endocrine glands that secretes its hormones into the blood directly without the presence of channels. In this report, we will provide you with information about hypothyroidism and ways to treat the thyroid gland.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

Symptoms of hypothyroidism vary from person to person, so we will explain the symptoms to you in some detail:

The initial symptoms of hypothyroidism

These are the main symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• Slow heart rate
• Feeling tired
• Inability to tolerate cold.
• high weight;
• depression.
• Feeling sleepy even after sleeping through the night.
• Heavy or irregular menstruation.
• muscle contraction;
• Constipation.

Symptoms of advanced hypothyroidism

Post-hypothyroidism symptoms include:

• Hair loss.
• skin dryness.
• bad memory.
• Hoarseness.
• Swelling in the face, especially around the eyes.

Factors that increase the risk of developing hypothyroidism

Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear gradually, and these are the groups most at risk:

• adults over 50 years of age, but sometimes they can appear at an early age.
• Women are affected by this disease 3 to 8 times more often than men.
• A familial genetic tendency to contract the disease, and sometimes the disease skips one generation to appear in the next.
• People with other autoimmune diseases.
• Medical treatments and types of medication increase the chance of developing hypothyroidism.

What are the types of thyroiditis?

Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease):

• The body recognizes thyroid cells as foreign, and begins attacking them, causing inflammation in them.
• This inflammation causes episodes of hyperthyroidism at first, but then leads to the destruction and damage of these cells
• . Hypothyroidism occurs, and this deficiency may be permanent.
• Hashimoto's disease affects females more than males.

Subacute viral thyroiditis:

• Several viruses can cause thyroiditis.
• Viral disease begins with a high temperature, or pain in swallowing, then thyroiditis appears, becoming painful and swollen.
• Thyroiditis leads to excess thyroid hormone and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, but it is possible in the next stage to develop symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Silent thyroiditis:

It is a combination of the two previous types, and as its name suggests, the symptoms are very mild or non-existent.

This disease often does not require treatment.

Bacterial thyroiditis:

• It is caused by a bacterial infection that reaches the tissues of the thyroid gland, causing suppuration and abscesses in the gland.
• This inflammation causes the temperature to rise, the thyroid gland becomes painful and swollen, and the skin over it becomes red.
• It is often accompanied by symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism may follow.

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• occurs in the first months after childbirth, and should not occur immediately after childbirth.
• The thyroid gland is usually swollen and painless.
• In most cases, this inflammation heals completely, but it can cause some degree of hypothyroidism that requires treatment.

Drug thyroiditis: Thyroiditis

• occur as a side effect of some medications
• . It is important to stop the medication if possible. The
• patient may need cortisone treatment until the condition stabilizes

. Thyroid treatment

methods 

• mayTwo aspects, the first aspect is the increased production of thyroid hormone.
•  The second aspect is working to slow the excessive activity of the thyroid hormone, depending on whether the problem lies in its lack of activity or its acceleration.
• Oral treatments: The patient receives oral medication to increase or slow down the activity of the thyroid gland, but sometimes the excessive activity of the thyroid gland ends without treatment, when the inflammation that causes the increased production of the hormone ends.
• Surgical operations: Some patients need surgeries to remove thyroid tissue, which leads to excessive secretion of hormones, and sometimes this tissue is destroyed using saturated iodine, but this process leads to the complete destruction of the thyroid gland, which leads to a deficiency in the work of the gland.

Natural ways to treat the thyroid gland

There are several natural ways to treat the thyroid gland:

Watercress

Squeeze a handful of watercress leaves to get two tablespoons of concentrated watercress juice.

Apply the mixture directly on the neck, and leave it for at least a quarter of an hour and no more than twenty minutes.

Wash the place well and dry it.

Flaxseed

A number of flax seeds are ground into a fine powder.

Add a little water and knead.

Apply the paste directly on the neck for twenty to twenty-five minutes.

Rinse the dough with water and dry it well with a clean cloth.

It is also possible to boil a number of flax seeds in water and wash the throat and throat area to reduce swelling.

Garlic

Garlic is a very effective remedy in treating thyroid gland. Chew four cloves of garlic first thing in the morning. Garlic should be included in your daily diet to get the most benefit.

What do you eat when you have a thyroid gland?

A person does not need to follow a special diet while taking thyroid medications, with some exceptions.

recommends:

• Limit foods with soy protein, as a high intake of soy may affect thyroid hormone absorption.
• Avoid excessive amounts of iodine, whether in medications or supplements, because excess iodine may alter the level of thyroid hormone.
• In contrast, most iodine-rich foods, such as iodine-treated products or fish, are allowed.

He also recommends following a healthy diet in general to support a person's overall health, including thyroid health, by:

• Eating a varied diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• It's best to get your protein from low-fat sources like fish and beans.
• Use healthy oils, such as olive oil.
• It is recommended to reduce bad fats, such as saturated fats that usually come from animal products such as meat and cheese, and trans fats and hydrogenated oils in processed foods and margarine.
• Focus on the polyunsaturated fats from vegetable oils and the omega-3 fats found in oily fish like salmon.
• Seeds and nuts are healthy options.
• Cut back on sodas, chips, sweets, and other fast foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients.
• Eat more dietary fiber, which helps improve digestion, and is found in vegetables, fruits and whole grain products such as brown bread and brown rice.
• The British Thyroid Foundation advises drinking plenty of fluids, at least 6 to 8 glasses a day.
• Soy interferes with the absorption of thyroid hormone, so if you are taking thyroid hormone, you should try to avoid soy.