Thyroid (Symptoms, Cause, Prevention)

 Thyroid is a common disease which is spreading rapidly at present. Its main reason is unhealthy eating habits and stressful lifestyle. This creates a situation of hormonal imbalance, which is a big problem. Due to the stress caused by this, lack of iodine in the body, viral infection etc., various types of problems arise in women. Thyroid is one of them. In medical terms, when there is an imbalance in the level of thyroid hormone i.e. triiodothyronine or thyroxine, it is called thyroid. It shows the same effect in both men and women but it is a common disease in women as compared to men.
According to Ayurveda, thyroid occurs due to imbalance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. When there is Vata and Kapha dosha in the body, then the person gets thyroid. Vata and Kapha doshas are balanced by Ayurvedic treatment. The good thing is that thyroid can also be cured with home remedies.
The thyroid gland is also called Aatu gland. It is one of the largest endocrine glands found in the human body.
This biconvex structure is located in our throat below the larynx at almost the same level as the Cricoid Cartilage. The thyroid gland has a special contribution in the metabolism of the body. This gland secretes hormones called Tri–iodothyronin (T3) and Thyrocalcitonin. These hormones affect the metabolic rate of the body and other development mechanisms. Thyroid hormone controls the speed of all the processes of our body. It has two types-
1)     Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland - Hyperthyroid (Hypothyrodism)
2)     Hypoactivity of the thyroid gland - Hypothyroid (Hypothyrodism)

In case of hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone is produced in large quantities and in hypothyroidism, the production of hormone is less. Whenever the balance of hormones in our body deteriorates, there is a lot of fluctuation in our body weight. Due to which thyroid problem arises.

What is the scale of thyroid?

The normal range of thyroid is the same in men and women. The normal range for both is between 0.4 mU/L to 4.0 mU/L. The only difference in the normal range is age. In people between 18 and 50 years, the thyroid level is around 0.5 - 4.1 mU/L. On the other hand, in people between 51-70 years, this level is around 0.5 to 4.5 mU/L.
In conditions such as history of pituitary gland disease, history of thyroid cancer, pregnancy and old age, TSH is placed in a different category as directed by an endocrinologist.
Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland 
(Hyperthyrodism)
Due to hyperthyroidism, T4 and T3 hormones start getting produced more than required, due to which the body starts using more energy. This is called hyperthyroidism. Due to excess thyroid hormone, metabolism increases in the body and everything starts happening faster.
●     Thinning and hair loss.
●     Insomnia
●     Anxiety
●     Irritability
●     Excessive sweating
●     Trembling of hands
●     Weakness and pain in muscles
●     Increased heart rate
●     Weight loss
●     Irregularity of menstruation in women
●     This causes osteoporosis, due to which calcium in the bones is rapidly depleted.

hypoactivity of the thyroid gland

(Hypothyroidism)
Hypothyroidism occurs due to hypoactivity of the thyroid. Its common symptoms are as follows:
●     Depression
●     Always feeling tired.
●     Slow heart rate.
●     Constipation
●     Swelling in the face and eyes.
●     Frequently forgetting.
●     Being more sensitive to cold.
●     Weight gain due to slow metabolism.
●     Thinning and breakage of nails.
●     Dryness and itching of the skin.
●     Joint pain and stiffness in muscles.
●     Excessive hair fall.
●     Being confused, unable to think and understand.
●     Negative thoughts coming to mind.
●     Irregularity in menstruation.
●     Increased cholesterol level in the blood.
●     Infertility can occur in women due to this.

Causes of thyroid
●     Living a very stressful life affects the activity of thyroid hormone.
●     Thyroid glands are particularly affected by low or high iodine levels in the diet.
●     This disease can also be genetic. If a family member has this problem, then other members can also have this problem.
●     Imbalance in thyroid hormones is seen during pregnancy in women, because at this time many hormonal changes occur in the body of women.
●     Due to excessive use of soy products in food.
●     Hashimoto's disease makes one part of the thyroid gland inactive.
●     Thyroid also occurs due to inflammation in the thyroid gland. Initially, there is more production of thyroid hormone in it, and later it decreases. This causes hypothyroidism.
●     Hypothyroidism occurs due to lack of iodine in the diet, so iodized salt should be used.
●     Graves' disease is the main cause of hypothyroidism in adults. In this disease, the body's immune system starts producing such antibodies that increase TSH. This is a genetic disease, which runs from generation to generation.
●     This disease can also be caused by goiter or thyroid disease.
●     Hypothyroidism can also be caused by vitamin B12.

Side effects of thyroid in women
The thyroid gland plays a very important role in the reproductive system of women, it can have the following side effects -
●     Menstruation can become abnormal due to thyroid disorders. Abnormally high or low thyroid hormone can cause light or heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, absence of menstruation (amenorrhea).
●     If a woman has underactive thyroid, then the risk of developing cysts in the ovaries increases.
●     The process of releasing an egg from the ovary is called ovulation. Thyroid can affect the process of ovulation or stop it completely.
●     Severe hypothyroidism can cause a stop to ovulation and breast milk production.
●    Lack of thyroid hormone can also cause miscarriage, premature delivery, stillbirth (death of the baby before or during delivery), postpartum hemorrhage (postpartum bleeding).
●     Women with an overactive thyroid are at a higher risk of severe morning sickness during pregnancy.
●     Thyroid disorders can cause early onset of menopause.
●     Some symptoms of overactive thyroid disorder can be mistaken for early menopause. These include lack of menstruation, hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings.
●    Treating hyperthyroidism can sometimes reduce symptoms of early menopause or prevent early menopause from occurring.

Treatment of thyroid in women
● Treatment of thyroid in women depends on the age of the patient and the severity of the thyroid. Treatment of thyroid includes anti-thyroid medicines, radioactive iodine treatment, levothyroxine, beta blockers and surgery.
● If all the means of treatment fail or the condition of thyroid is severe, then the doctor suggests surgery. During this procedure, the tissues that produce excess hormones are partially removed.

Home remedies for thyroid disease
●    Liquorice is very useful in thyroid. The main component found in liquorice is triterpenoid glycyrrhetinic acid which prevents thyroid cancer cells from growing.
●     Consuming half a teaspoon of aloe vera juice mixed with two teaspoons of basil juice cures thyroid.
●     Green coriander is the most useful medicine for thyroid. Thyroid disease can be cured by using green coriander. Grind it finely and drink it daily by mixing it in water. This controls thyroid disease.
●     Thyroid patients should consume iodine-rich diet. Iodine is found in abundance in onion, garlic and tomato etc.
●     Coconut water is also very helpful in controlling thyroid. Thyroid patients must consume it.
●     Elements called curcumin are found in turmeric, which are helpful in controlling thyroid.
●     To get rid of thyroid disease, drink bottle gourd juice every morning on an empty stomach. It is an effective medicine.

Useful food items
●     Take iodine-rich diet.
●     Include as many fruits and vegetables in your diet as possible.
●     Consume more milk and curd.
●     Consume whole grains rich in protein, fiber and vitamins.
●     Include calcium and vitamin-D rich foods in your diet.
●     Take a low-fat diet.

Patanjali treatment for thyroid
●     Patanjali has created an effective medicine 'Thyrogrit' after thorough research and testing it on the touchstone of modern scientific parameters and with complete facts. Its miraculous results have been seen on thyroid patients. Apart from this, Medhavati, Kanchnar Guggulu are also beneficial in thyroid. The use of Nari Kanti is very effective especially in women.
●    It is beneficial to use Anu Tail in the form of Pratimarsh Nasya.
●     Ujjayi Pranayama is very useful in thyroid.