Are you experiencing recent weight gain, prolonged fatigue, cold,dry skin, constipation, poor memory, and loss of concentration? These are the symptoms of the thyroid.
According to recent research, hypothyroidism alone has grasped nearly 1-in-10 adults. However, women suffer from the disorder more than men due to a lack of awareness and information, leaving the people undiagnosed.
Let’s know more about thyroid symptoms, their cure, especially how to cure thyroid by yoga.
What are thyroid disorders?
Thyroid is, a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland which is situated at the front of the neck. It is responsible for the various metabolic processes in our body.
Thyroid disorders depend upon the production of a hormone called thyroxine. If the production of the hormone is too much or too little, then thyroid disorders take place; it’s called thyroid disease.
The different types of thyroid disorders are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroiditis.
Types of thyroids
- Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disorder in which thyroid hormones are produced less than the requirement.
- Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder in which thyroid hormones produced are greater than the required amount.
Treatment of thyroid
- For Hypothyroidism
- Monitor your thyroid function every 6 to 12 months or more frequently if needed.
- The doctors prescribe the thyroxine tablet. Take the proper dosage of the tablet for the long term as it will not cause any side-effect.
- For Hyperthyroidism
- Manage your medical treatment properly for up to 18 to 24 months as 40% of people can be cured with it.
- For the rest, one needs treatments like radioiodine ablation or surgery as advised by the doctors.
- About Surgery
In a thyroidectomy,doctors remove all or part of the thyroid gland through surgery. Once the gland is removed, the person takes replacement to keep the body’s function in balance.
It is needed for those who have thyroid nodules or hyperthyroidism to protect them against the overconcentration of the hormone.
- Oral Medication
Levothyroxine is the standard oral treatment for thyroiddiease, balancing adequate amount of thyroid hormones. The medication can be used for different thyroid disorders.
However, it is more effective for hypothyroidism and can cure it without any side effects.
- Yoga and Exercise
If you do yoga and exercise for 6 months, youcould reduce your thyroxine medication. Its been stated by researchers too.So, do yoga for the thyroid as much as you can.
Try these yoga asanas at home.
- ViparitaKarani\Legs up the wall pose.
- Sarvangasana\shoulder stand.
- Ustrasana\camel pose to stimulate the thyroid gland.
- Setu Bandh asana\bridge pose.
- Hal asana\plow pose.
- Matsyasana\fish pose.
- Dhanurasana\bow pose.
- Bhujangasana\cobra pose.
Conclusion
Identify the symptoms soon so that with proper consultation and medication, you can start the treatment and stay fit and fine.
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